Council Rock High School South is a public high school located in Holland, Pennsylvania. It is operated by the Council Rock School District. The school was built in 2002 in order to address the overpopulation at what was then the district's only high school, now known as Council Rock High School North.
Serving 1,921 students in grades 9-12, Council Rock High School South ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (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 15% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,921 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Council Rock HS South serves the southwest portion of Southampton, PA, covering an area of approximately 24.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.2 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum distance of 5.2 miles to the furthest edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Council Rock High School South ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Council Rock High School South's student population of 1,921 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 134 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,921 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
134 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2002
School Rankings
Council Rock High School South 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 Council Rock High School South is 0.27, 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
#476 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
97%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.8%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
59%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Council Rock High School South's ranking?
Council Rock High School South is ranked #476 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Council Rock High School South often compared to?
Council Rock High School Southis often viewed alongside schools like Council Rock High School North by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Council Rock High School South?
The graduation rate of Council Rock High School South is 97%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Council Rock High School South?
1,921 students attend Council Rock High School South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Council Rock High School South students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Council Rock High School South?
Council Rock High School South has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Council Rock High School South offer ?
Council Rock High School South offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Council Rock High School South part of?
Council Rock High School South is part of Council Rock School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Honors math is harder than AP math and best colleges in the nation. Even the top 10-15% of the students in the national tests gets 'C's here. Math department and administrators do not do any reforms to make it par with other better schools around it. As a result, the students completely loose their confidence in math/ science and end up taking language and social studies related major in the college. They are doing injustice to the students and disservice to the nation when our nation needs more math and science graduates.
5 10/10/2025
I really enjoyed my time at Council Rock South! I truly discovered what interests were and pursued them into college! CR South helped me become a better person; socially and academically!
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