Serving 930 students in grades 9-12, Donegal High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 930 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Donegal High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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Donegal High School's student population of 930 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
930 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
Donegal High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Donegal High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#267 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
14%
14%
Black
4%
14%
White
76%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Donegal High School is ranked #267 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Donegal High School often compared to?
Donegal High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elizabethtown Area Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Donegal High School?
The graduation rate of Donegal High School is 91%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Donegal High School?
930 students attend Donegal High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Donegal High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Donegal High School?
Donegal High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Donegal High School offer ?
Donegal High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Donegal High School part of?
Donegal High School is part of Donegal School District.
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