Serving 516 students in grades 9-12, Salisbury Sr. High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Salisbury Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Salisbury Sr. High School's student population of 516 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
516 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Salisbury Sr. High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-74%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
20%
14%
Black
5%
14%
White
63%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Salisbury Sr. High School often compared to?
Salisbury Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parkland High School, Emmaus High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Salisbury Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Salisbury Sr. High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Salisbury Sr. High School?
516 students attend Salisbury Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Salisbury Sr. High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salisbury Sr. High School?
Salisbury Sr. High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Salisbury Sr. High School offer ?
Salisbury Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Salisbury Sr. High School part of?
Salisbury Sr. High School is part of Salisbury Township SD School District.
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