Dallastown Area Sr. High School vs. Red Lion Area Sr. High School
Should I attend Dallastown Area Sr. High School or Red Lion Area Sr. High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Dallastown Area Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Red Lion Area Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,952 students in grades 9-12, Dallastown Area Sr. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 1,475 students in grades 9-12, Red Lion Area Sr. High School ranks in the top 50% 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 63% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,952 students
1,475 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
114 teachers
99 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#776 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#861 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
<50%
Graduation Rate
96%
85%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
497
450
Grade 10 Students
450
373
Grade 11 Students
518
291
Grade 12 Students
487
361
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
7%
7%
% Black
10%
6%
% White
76%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
