Selinsgrove Area High School
Selinsgrove Area High School serves 805 students in grades 9-12.
Selinsgrove Area High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Selinsgrove Area High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Selinsgrove Area High School's student population of 805 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 805 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 54 teachers |
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School Comparison
Selinsgrove Area High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,820 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Selinsgrove Area High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #816 out of 2820 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 11% |
| Black | 2% | 15% |
| White | 92% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.53 |
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Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Selinsgrove Area School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Selinsgrove Area High School is Shikellamy High School (5.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Selinsgrove Area Middle School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Selinsgrove Area Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Selinsgrove Selinsgrove Area Elementary School Grades: K-2 | 544 students
0.1 miles
600 Broad St
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
(570) 372-2285 0.1 K-2 544 - Selinsgrove Selinsgrove Area Middle School Math: 52% | Reading: 68%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 670 students10
0.5 miles
401 North 18th St
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
(570) 372-2250 0.5 6-8 670 - Selinsgrove Selinsgrove Intrmd School Math: 57% | Reading: 72%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 3-5 | 564 students10
0.6 miles
301 North 18th St
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
(570) 372-2270 0.6 3-5 564 - Sunbury Shikellamy High School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 761 students10
5.3 miles
600 Walnut Street
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3713 5.3 9-12 761 - Sunbury Grace S Beck School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 328 students10
5.6 miles
600 Arch St
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3725 5.6 K-5 328
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