Serving 825 students in grades 9-12, Selinsgrove Area High School ranks in the top 30% 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 75-79% (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 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 825 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (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
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Selinsgrove Area High School's student population of 825 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
825 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Selinsgrove Area High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,549 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 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#626 out of 2549 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
89%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 is Selinsgrove Area High School's ranking?
Selinsgrove Area High School is ranked #626 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while ≥50% 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 89%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Selinsgrove Area High School?
825 students attend Selinsgrove Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Selinsgrove Area High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Selinsgrove Area High School?
Selinsgrove Area High School has a student ration of 16:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Selinsgrove Area High School part of?
Selinsgrove Area High School is part of Selinsgrove Area SD School District.
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