Serving 950 students in grades 9-12, Garden Spot Sr. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower 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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 950 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garden Spot Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Garden Spot Sr. High School's student population of 950 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
950 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Garden Spot Sr. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garden Spot Sr. High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1059 out of 2549 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
2%
14%
White
78%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garden Spot Sr. High School's ranking?
Garden Spot Sr. High School is ranked #1059 out of 2,549 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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Garden Spot Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Garden Spot Sr. High School is 86%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Garden Spot Sr. High School?
950 students attend Garden Spot Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Garden Spot Sr. High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 Garden Spot Sr. High School?
Garden Spot Sr. High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Garden Spot Sr. High School offer ?
Garden Spot Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Garden Spot Sr. High School part of?
Garden Spot Sr. High School is part of Eastern Lancaster County SD School District.
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