Cedar Crest High School is a public high school located in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. The school serves over 2000 students in grades 9 to 12 in the Cornwall-Lebanon School District. Cedar Crest High School was founded in 1966. The current principal is Christopher Groff.
Serving 1,648 students in grades 9-12, Cedar Crest High School ranks in the top 20% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher 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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,648 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cedar Crest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Cedar Crest High School's student population of 1,648 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,648 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
Year Founded
1966
Colors
Grey, Royal blue
School Rankings
Cedar Crest High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedar Crest High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#428 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
20%
15%
Black
3%
14%
White
70%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Falcon
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cedar Crest High School's ranking?
Cedar Crest High School is ranked #428 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Cedar Crest High School often compared to?
Cedar Crest High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lebanon Sr. High School, Annville-cleona High School, Palmyra Area Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cedar Crest High School?
The graduation rate of Cedar Crest High School is 92%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cedar Crest High School?
1,648 students attend Cedar Crest High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Cedar Crest High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedar Crest High School?
Cedar Crest High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cedar Crest High School offer ?
Cedar Crest High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cedar Crest High School part of?
Cedar Crest High School is part of Cornwall-Lebanon School District.
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