Spring Grove Area High School is one of two, public secondary schools within the Spring Grove Area School District. The School is located in Spring Grove, York County, Pennsylvania, United States.
Serving 1,163 students in grades 9-12, Spring Grove Area High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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: 1,163 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Spring Grove Area High School encompasses the entire school district in Spring Grove, PA, covering approximately 92.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.6 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 8.4 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spring Grove Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Spring Grove Area High School's student population of 1,163 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,163 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Spring Grove Area High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spring Grove Area High School is 0.35, 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
#690 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
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
9%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
92%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.3%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
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
Royal blue, red and white
School Mascot
Rocket
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spring Grove Area High School's ranking?
Spring Grove Area High School is ranked #690 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Spring Grove Area High School often compared to?
Spring Grove Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Western Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spring Grove Area High School?
The graduation rate of Spring Grove Area High School is 92%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Spring Grove Area High School?
1,163 students attend Spring Grove Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Spring Grove Area High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spring Grove Area High School?
Spring Grove Area High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Spring Grove Area High School offer ?
Spring Grove Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Spring Grove Area High School part of?
Spring Grove Area High School is part of Spring Grove Area School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
i miss this school its an amazing and promising. the teachers are wonderful and honest. you get help when you need it. and there is always a counselor or a friend who can help. when you first go you will have to adjust but you'll do fine.-BNC
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