Dallastown Area High School is a large suburban, American High School, part of the Dallastown Area School District. The school is located at 700 New School Lane, Dallastown, Pennsylvania in York County, Pennsylvania. Dallastown Area High School is commonly referred to as Dallastown, Dallastown High, DAHS, and DHS.
Serving 2,012 students in grades 9-12, Dallastown Area Sr. High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,012 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 71% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dallastown Area Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Dallastown Area Sr. High School's student population of 2,012 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 118 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,012 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
118 teachers
Year Founded
1958
Colors
White, Blue
School Rankings
Dallastown Area Sr. High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dallastown Area Sr. High School is 0.49, 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
#217 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
11%
15%
Black
11%
14%
White
70%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
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: Wildcat
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dallastown Area Sr. High School's ranking?
Dallastown Area Sr. High School is ranked #217 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Dallastown Area Sr. High School often compared to?
Dallastown Area Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central York High School, Red Lion Area Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dallastown Area Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Dallastown Area Sr. High School is 96%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Dallastown Area Sr. High School?
2,012 students attend Dallastown Area Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Dallastown Area Sr. High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dallastown Area Sr. High School?
Dallastown Area Sr. High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dallastown Area Sr. High School offer ?
Dallastown Area Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dallastown Area Sr. High School part of?
Dallastown Area Sr. High School is part of Dallastown Area School District.
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