Serving 1,348 students in grades 9-12, Cedar Cliff High School ranks in the top 50% 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 56% (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 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,348 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cedar Cliff High School's student population of 1,348 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,348 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cedar Cliff 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 Cedar Cliff High School is 0.49, 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
#1017 out of 2549 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
16%
14%
Black
7%
14%
White
69%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cedar Cliff High School's ranking?
Cedar Cliff High School is ranked #1017 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Cedar Cliff High School often compared to?
Cedar Cliff High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cumberland Valley High School, Camp Hill Sr. High School, Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% 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 Cedar Cliff High School?
The graduation rate of Cedar Cliff High School is 89%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cedar Cliff High School?
1,348 students attend Cedar Cliff High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Cedar Cliff High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedar Cliff High School?
Cedar Cliff High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cedar Cliff High School offer ?
Cedar Cliff High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cedar Cliff High School part of?
Cedar Cliff High School is part of West Shore SD School District.
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