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 991 students in grades 9-12, Cocalico Sr. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). 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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 991 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cocalico High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Denver, PA, encompassing approximately 50.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school from any point within the zone takes about 10 to 12 minutes, with the furthest edge located 6.2 miles away.
- 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
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Cocalico Sr. High School's student population of 991 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
991 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cocalico Sr. High School ranks within the top 50% 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 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1033 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
93%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.1%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue, Royal blue
School Mascot
Cocalico Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cocalico Sr. High School's ranking?
Cocalico Sr. High School is ranked #1033 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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 93%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Cocalico Sr. High School?
991 students attend Cocalico Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Cocalico Sr. High School students are White, 10% 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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