Selinsgrove Area High School is a public school located in Selinsgrove, Snyder County, Pennsylvania. The school serves a rural-suburban community of 22,259 residents according to the US Census 2013. SAHS is the sole high school operated by the Selinsgrove Area School District.
Serving 774 students in grades 9-12, Selinsgrove Area High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 774 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Selinsgrove Area 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
School Overview
Selinsgrove Area High School's student population of 774 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
774 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Year Founded
1932
School Rankings
Selinsgrove Area 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 Selinsgrove Area High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#213 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
3%
14%
White
89%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Selinsgrove Area High School's ranking?
Selinsgrove Area High School is ranked #213 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Selinsgrove Area High School often compared to?
Selinsgrove Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Midd-west High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Selinsgrove Area High School?
The graduation rate of Selinsgrove Area High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Selinsgrove Area High School?
774 students attend Selinsgrove Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Selinsgrove Area High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Selinsgrove Area High School?
Selinsgrove Area High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Selinsgrove Area High School offer ?
Selinsgrove Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Selinsgrove Area High School part of?
Selinsgrove Area High School is part of Selinsgrove Area School District.
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