For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,099 students in 17036, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in 17036, PA are Lower Dauphin High School and Price. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 17036 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 17036, PA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 17036 have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lower Dauphin High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17036, PA Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lower Dauphin High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 S Hanover St
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-5330
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-5330
Grades: 9-12
| 1,085 students
Rank: #22.
Price
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 East High Street
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-5325
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-5325
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 17036, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in 17036, PA include Lower Dauphin High School and Price.
How many public high schools are located in 17036?
2 public high schools are located in 17036.
What is the racial composition of students in 17036?
17036 public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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