Serving 649 students in grades 9-12, Grove City Area High School ranks in the bottom 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 10-14% (which is lower than 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 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 649 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Grove City Area High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 87.8 square miles around Grove City, PA. Parents can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grove City Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Grove City Area High School's student population of 649 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
649 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Year Founded
1906
School Rankings
Grove City Area High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grove City Area High School is 0.22, 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
#1803 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
3%
16%
Black
4%
14%
White
88%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.5%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grove City Area High School's ranking?
Grove City Area High School is ranked #1803 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Grove City Area High School often compared to?
Grove City Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mercer Area Sr. High School, Hickory High School, Grove City Area Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% 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 Grove City Area High School?
The graduation rate of Grove City Area High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Grove City Area High School?
649 students attend Grove City Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Grove City Area High School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grove City Area High School?
Grove City Area High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Grove City Area High School offer ?
Grove City Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Grove City Area High School part of?
Grove City Area High School is part of Grove City Area School District.
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