Serving 620 students in grades 9-12, Grove City Area High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (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 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 620 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grove City Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Grove City Area High School's student population of 620 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
620 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grove City Area 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 Grove City Area High School is 0.13, 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
#603 out of 2549 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
93%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
3%
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 Grove City Area High School's ranking?
Grove City Area High School is ranked #603 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Grove City Area High School often compared to?
Grove City Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mercer Area Sr. High School, Hickory High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% 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 Grove City Area High School?
The graduation rate of Grove City Area High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Grove City Area High School?
620 students attend Grove City Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Grove City Area High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grove City Area High School?
Grove City Area High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Grove City Area High School offer ?
Grove City Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Grove City Area High School part of?
Grove City Area High School is part of Grove City Area SD School District.
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