Spring Grove Area High School

1490 Roth Church Road
Spring Grove, PA 17362
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 1,164 students in grades 9-12, Spring Grove Area High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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: 1,164 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 94% (Top 30% in PA)
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 86% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Spring Grove Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Spring Grove Area High School's student population of 1,164 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,164 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Spring Grove Area High School is 0.31, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (PA)
71%
38%
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(18-19)
86%
62%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Spring Grove Area 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 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
7%
14%
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Black
5%
14%
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White
83%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.31
This chart display the diversity score of Spring Grove Area High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
94%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Spring Grove Area High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Spring Grove Area High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Spring Grove Area High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Spring Grove Area High School often compared to?
Spring Grove Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Western Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spring Grove Area High School?
The graduation rate of Spring Grove Area High School is 94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Spring Grove Area High School?
1,164 students attend Spring Grove Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Spring Grove Area High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spring Grove Area High School?
Spring Grove Area High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Spring Grove Area High School offer ?
Spring Grove Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Spring Grove Area High School part of?
Spring Grove Area High School is part of Spring Grove Area SD School District.

School Reviews

5   3/9/2007
i miss this school its an amazing and promising. the teachers are wonderful and honest. you get help when you need it. and there is always a counselor or a friend who can help. when you first go you will have to adjust but you'll do fine.-BNC
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,164 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 94% (Top 30%)
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 86% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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