Serving 1,221 students in grades 9-12, Elizabethtown Area Sr. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,221 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elizabethtown Area Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Elizabethtown Area Sr. High School's student population of 1,221 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,221 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elizabethtown Area Sr. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elizabethtown Area Sr. High School is 0.24, 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
#788 out of 2549 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
2%
14%
White
87%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Elizabethtown Area Sr. High School's ranking?
Elizabethtown Area Sr. High School is ranked #788 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Elizabethtown Area Sr. High School often compared to?
Elizabethtown Area Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Donegal High School, Manheim Central Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elizabethtown Area Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Elizabethtown Area Sr. High School is 96%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Elizabethtown Area Sr. High School?
1,221 students attend Elizabethtown Area Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Elizabethtown Area Sr. High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elizabethtown Area Sr. High School?
Elizabethtown Area Sr. High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Elizabethtown Area Sr. High School offer ?
Elizabethtown Area Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Elizabethtown Area Sr. High School part of?
Elizabethtown Area Sr. High School is part of Elizabethtown Area SD School District.
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