Danville High School is located at 733 Ironmen Lane, Danville, Pennsylvania. The school is part of the Danville Area School District. The high school serves fragments of two rural Pennsylvania counties.
Serving 635 students in grades 9-12, Danville Area Sr. High School ranks in the top 5% 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 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (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 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: 635 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Danville Area Senior High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Danville, PA, encompassing approximately 125.3 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 6.7 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching a maximum of 10.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Danville 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
Danville Area Sr. High School's student population of 635 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
635 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Average Class Size
25 students
School Motto
'Prepare for Success'
School Rankings
Danville Area Sr. High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Danville Area Sr. High School 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
#136 out of 2733 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.9%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple, Orange
School Mascot
Ironmen
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Danville Area Sr. High School's ranking?
Danville Area Sr. High School is ranked #136 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Danville Area Sr. High School often compared to?
Danville Area Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Central Secure Trmnt Unt by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Danville Area Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Danville Area Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Danville Area Sr. High School?
635 students attend Danville Area Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Danville Area Sr. High School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Danville Area Sr. High School?
Danville Area Sr. High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Danville Area Sr. High School offer ?
Danville Area Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Danville Area Sr. High School part of?
Danville Area Sr. High School is part of Danville Area School District.
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