Solanco High School is a midsized, rural, public secondary school located in southern Lancaster County in Pennsylvania, United States. It is a part of the Solanco School District.
Serving 980 students in grades 9-12, Solanco High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 980 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Solanco High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 188.3 square miles around Quarryville, PA. The typical drive to the school ranges from 10 to 15 minutes, with an average distance of 7.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.4 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Solanco High School's student population of 980 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
980 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Solanco High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Solanco High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1804 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
86%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.7%
23.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Gold
School Mascot
Golden Mule
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Solanco High School's ranking?
Solanco High School is ranked #1804 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Solanco High School often compared to?
Solanco High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Unionville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Solanco High School?
The graduation rate of Solanco High School is 86%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Solanco High School?
980 students attend Solanco High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Solanco High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Solanco High School?
Solanco High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Solanco High School offer ?
Solanco High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Solanco High School part of?
Solanco High School is part of Solanco School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
For a state public school, Solanco provides a lot for its students. They have a small budget that they make go a long way. The music and arts program is one of the best and largest in the region. They provide multiple AP courses and a lot of interesting electives. There are a wide variety of sports available and a lot of active clubs. The high school was renovated in the late 1990s and is in great shape. If I were to end up in the area, I would have no qualms sending my children to Solanco.
2 10/10/2025
Solanco School District provides a very poor quality education to its students. I am a former student who went on to study at a top private college. I found that despite being at the top of my class at Solanco, I was not sufficiently prepared for the quality of work expected from me at the start of college. It was a huge personal effort for me to catch up with my college peers, who had mostly attended elite private schools. Please do your children a favor and send them to another school. It will be money well spent. I am happy I went to Solanco only because I see it as a challenge overcome in my life.
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