Serving 1,088 students in grades 9-12, Lower Dauphin High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,088 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 50% in PA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 69% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Lower Dauphin High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lower Dauphin High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lower Dauphin High School?
The graduation rate of Lower Dauphin High School is 93%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lower Dauphin High School?
1,088 students attend Lower Dauphin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Lower Dauphin High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lower Dauphin High School?
Lower Dauphin High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lower Dauphin High School offer ?
Lower Dauphin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lower Dauphin High School part of?
Unfortunately the staff at Conewago Elementary School do not do well with following IEPs or with being respectful when dealing with the students in their care. I would caution parents to look into other local schools, particularly ones where their child will feel valued and accepted. The level of education here also leaves much to be desired.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,088 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 69% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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