Price

101 East High Street
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 10 students in grades 6-12, Price ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (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 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 10 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : <50% (Top 50% in PA)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Price's student population of 10 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
10 students
This chart display total students of Price by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Gender %
This chart display gender of Price
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of Price by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Price by grade.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Price is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
<50%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Price and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(18-19)
<50%
62%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Price and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Price and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
40%
14%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Price and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
n/a
14%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Price and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
50%
63%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Price and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Price and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Price.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in PA.
0.59
This chart display the diversity score of Price and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Price and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Price and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Price?
10 students attend Price.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Price students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Price?
Price has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Price offer ?
Price offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Price part of?

School Reviews

Review Price. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Stay up to date on the current requirements for vaccinations for school-age children today, as well as some of the problems schools face when parents do not properly immunize their kids.
Teaching in Contemporary Times
Teaching in Contemporary Times
We explore why individuals choose teaching, illuminating intrinsic motivations, the influence of role models, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the aspiration to impact society.
Public Schools in a Minute
January 27, 2024
Public Schools in a Minute
Explore the diverse world of public schools in a minute! Our brief overview provides a snapshot of the educational landscape, school districts, curriculum, and more. Get a quick glance at the big picture of K-12 education.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 10 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Quick Links