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Solanco High School

585 Solanco Rd
Quarryville, PA 17566
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 1,081 students in grades 9-12, Solanco High School ranks in the top 30% 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 61% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,081 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 82% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Solanco High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Solanco High School's student population of 1,081 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,081 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Solanco 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 Solanco High School is 0.27, 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.
This School
State Level (PA)
#643 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Solanco High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Solanco High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Solanco High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Solanco High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Solanco High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Solanco High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Solanco High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
85%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Solanco High School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Solanco High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Solanco High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.27
This chart displays the diversity score of Solanco High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
82%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Solanco High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Solanco High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Solanco High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Solanco High School's ranking?
Solanco High School is ranked #643 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Solanco High School often compared to?
Solanco High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Unionville 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 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Solanco High School?
The graduation rate of Solanco High School is 82%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Solanco High School?
1,081 students attend Solanco High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Solanco High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Solanco High School?
Solanco High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Solanco High School offer ?
Solanco High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Solanco High School part of?
Solanco High School is part of Solanco School District.

School Reviews
2   4/20/2010
Solanco School District provides a very poor quality education to its students. I am a former student who went on to study at a top private college. I found that despite being at the top of my class at Solanco, I was not sufficiently prepared for the quality of work expected from me at the start of college. It was a huge personal effort for me to catch up with my college peers, who had mostly attended elite private schools. Please do your children a favor and send them to another school. It will be money well spent. I am happy I went to Solanco only because I see it as a challenge overcome in my life.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - shess
5   5/18/2009
For a state public school, Solanco provides a lot for its students. They have a small budget that they make go a long way. The music and arts program is one of the best and largest in the region. They provide multiple AP courses and a lot of interesting electives. There are a wide variety of sports available and a lot of active clubs. The high school was renovated in the late 1990s and is in great shape. If I were to end up in the area, I would have no qualms sending my children to Solanco.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - louja

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,081 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 82% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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