East Pennsboro Area High School is a midsized, suburban, public high school that serves East Pennsboro Township, Pennsylvania. The School is located at 425 West Shady Lane, Enola in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It is part of the East Pennsboro Area School District.
Serving 779 students in grades 9-12, East Pennsboro Area 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 779 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The East Pennsboro Area SHS's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 10.8 square miles in Enola, PA. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.1 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 3.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Pennsboro Area Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
East Pennsboro Area Sr. High School's student population of 779 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
779 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
East Pennsboro Area 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 East Pennsboro Area Sr. High School is 0.57, 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
#1258 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
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
85-89%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.2%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Orange
School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Pennsboro Area Sr. High School's ranking?
East Pennsboro Area Sr. High School is ranked #1258 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are East Pennsboro Area Sr. High School often compared to?
East Pennsboro Area Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School, Cumberland Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Pennsboro Area Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of East Pennsboro Area Sr. High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend East Pennsboro Area Sr. High School?
779 students attend East Pennsboro Area Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of East Pennsboro Area Sr. High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Pennsboro Area Sr. High School?
East Pennsboro Area Sr. High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does East Pennsboro Area Sr. High School offer ?
East Pennsboro Area Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is East Pennsboro Area Sr. High School part of?
East Pennsboro Area Sr. High School is part of East Pennsboro Area School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Normally i would say that this school is a good school to get an educational experience, but recently my son was forced into an outpatient program for the "Addiction/Abuse" of certain items. The school did not have any proof however, and now I am waiting for more facts so I go before the school board. There Principle and Assistant Principle are very blunt in discipline. They dont think logically and they try to intervene too much with the students social lives. Ive spent over $320 to help my daughter graduate, and now she cant unless she goes through a program that is not needed for her. I do not recomend this school to anyone who wants there child to live there own life.
a. fair
b. Very good programs, they have choir, band , marching band, and a variety of electives dealing with the musical arts.
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e. differing from the kids there is and isnt alot of parent involvment, but this is common everywhere.
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