High Schools in Halifax Area School District

The Halifax Area School District in Pennsylvania has only one high school, Halifax Area High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 117th out of 634 Pennsylvania high schools in 2021-2022 to 309th out of 686 in 2023-2024. However, the school's performance on Keystone Exams is mixed, with proficiency rates in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature that are generally on par with or slightly above the state average.

Halifax Area High School has a student population of 244 and a student-teacher ratio of 10.1, which is lower than the state average. The school has a relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at 29.51% for the 2022-2023 school year, indicating a higher proportion of students from lower-income families. The school's per-student spending for the 2021-2022 school year was $14,885, which is higher than the state average.

While there are no clear standout schools in the data set, the analysis of Halifax Area High School highlights areas for further investigation and potential improvement. The declining statewide ranking and mixed academic performance suggest that the school may need to focus on improving its curriculum, teaching quality, and resource allocation to better support student learning, particularly in math and science. Additionally, the school's higher proportion of students from lower-income families may require targeted support and resources to address the unique needs of its student population.