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Danville Area Sr. High School vs. North Central Secure Trmnt Unt

Should you attend Danville Area Sr. High School or North Central Secure Trmnt Unt? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Danville Area Sr. High School
733 Ironmen Lane
Danville, PA 17821
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10/
10
Top 5%
North Central Secure Trmnt Unt
210 Clinic Rd
Danville, PA 17821
Top Rankings

Danville Area Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)

North Central Secure Trmnt Unt ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 645 students in grades 9-12, Danville Area Sr. High School ranks in the top 5% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (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 15% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
North Central Secure Trmnt Unt serves 36 students in grades 7-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Type
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Alternative
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
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Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
645 students
36 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Danville Area Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at North Central Secure Trmnt Unt over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
100% | 0%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Danville Area Sr. High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at North Central Secure Trmnt Unt.
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
11 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Danville Area Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at North Central Secure Trmnt Unt over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
3:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Danville Area Sr. High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Danville Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at North Central Secure Trmnt Unt with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the North Central Secure Trmnt Unt School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#136 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 5%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Danville Area Sr. High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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65-69%
(Top 20% in PA)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Danville Area Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Danville Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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85-89%
(Top 5% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Danville Area Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Danville Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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65-69%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Danville Area Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Danville Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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≥95%
(Top 10% in PA)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Danville Area Sr. High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Danville Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Danville Area Sr. High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of North Central Secure Trmnt Unt by grade.
Grade 9 Students
148
8
Grade 10 Students
164
5
Grade 11 Students
180
7
Grade 12 Students
153
16

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
5%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Danville Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Danville Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at North Central Secure Trmnt Unt, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the North Central Secure Trmnt Unt School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Danville Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Danville Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at North Central Secure Trmnt Unt, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the North Central Secure Trmnt Unt School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
72%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Danville Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Danville Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at North Central Secure Trmnt Unt, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the North Central Secure Trmnt Unt School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
85%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Danville Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Danville Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at North Central Secure Trmnt Unt, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the North Central Secure Trmnt Unt School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
3%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Danville Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Danville Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at North Central Secure Trmnt Unt, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the North Central Secure Trmnt Unt School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
0.27
0.43
This chart showcases the diversity score of Danville Area Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Danville Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of North Central Secure Trmnt Unt, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the North Central Secure Trmnt Unt School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
28%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Danville Area Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Danville Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Danville Area Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Danville Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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