The Line Mountain High School is a small, rural public high school located at 187 Line Mountain Road, Herndon, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. In 2014, the school was reorganized as a 7th–12th grade school. It shares the building with the District's only middle school.
Serving 311 students in grades 9-12, Line Mountain High School ranks in the top 10% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Line Mountain High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Herndon, PA, encompassing approximately 155.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school is 15 to 20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 16.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Line Mountain 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
Line Mountain High School's student population of 311 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
311 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Line Mountain 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 Line Mountain High School is 0.10, 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
#234 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
64%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
16%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
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)36.3%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Line Mountain High School's ranking?
Line Mountain High School is ranked #234 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Line Mountain High School often compared to?
Line Mountain High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Carmel Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Line Mountain High School?
The graduation rate of Line Mountain High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Line Mountain High School?
311 students attend Line Mountain High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Line Mountain High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Line Mountain High School?
Line Mountain High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Line Mountain High School offer ?
Line Mountain High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Line Mountain High School part of?
Line Mountain High School is part of Line Mountain School District.
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