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%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in PA)
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)86%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
5%
14%
White
83%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
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 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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