Cocalico Senior High School is a public secondary school in Denver, Pennsylvania, United States, whose enrollment consists of students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Cocalico School District, serving East Cocalico Township, West Cocalico Township, Denver, and Adamstown in northern Lancaster County.
Serving 999 students in grades 9-12, Cocalico Sr. High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
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 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 999 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cocalico Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Cocalico Sr. High School's student population of 999 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
999 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Colors
White, Blue, Royal blue
School Rankings
Cocalico Sr. 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 Cocalico Sr. High School is 0.30, 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
#383 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
83%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cocalico Eagle
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cocalico Sr. High School's ranking?
Cocalico Sr. High School is ranked #383 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cocalico Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Cocalico Sr. High School is 94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cocalico Sr. High School?
999 students attend Cocalico Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Cocalico Sr. High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cocalico Sr. High School?
Cocalico Sr. High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cocalico Sr. High School offer ?
Cocalico Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cocalico Sr. High School part of?
Cocalico Sr. High School is part of Cocalico School District.
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