Serving 517 students in grades 8-12, Chestnut Ridge Sr. High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 517 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chestnut Ridge Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Chestnut Ridge Sr. High School's student population of 517 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
517 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chestnut Ridge Sr. High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chestnut Ridge Sr. High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#740 out of 2549 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
94%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chestnut Ridge Sr. High School's ranking?
Chestnut Ridge Sr. High School is ranked #740 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Chestnut Ridge Sr. High School often compared to?
Chestnut Ridge Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bedford Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chestnut Ridge Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Chestnut Ridge Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Chestnut Ridge Sr. High School?
517 students attend Chestnut Ridge Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Chestnut Ridge Sr. High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chestnut Ridge Sr. High School?
Chestnut Ridge Sr. High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chestnut Ridge Sr. High School offer ?
Chestnut Ridge Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chestnut Ridge Sr. High School part of?
Chestnut Ridge Sr. High School is part of Chestnut Ridge SD School District.
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