Is Abington Heights High School a good school?

Yes. Abington Heights High School ranks in the top 9.5% of Pennsylvania high schools.

How many students attend Abington Heights High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,127 students attended Abington Heights High School.

What is the racial makeup of Abington Heights High School?

Students at Abington Heights High School are 85% White, 7% Asian, 5% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Abington Heights High School?

Abington Heights High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Clarks Summit Elementary School Elementary : Newton-Ransom Elementary School Elementary : South Abington School Elementary : Waverly School Middle : Abington Heights Middle School

Abington Heights High School

Summary:

Abington Heights High School is a public high school located in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, serving 1,127 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Abington Heights School District, which is ranked 60th out of 606 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Abington Heights High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Pennsylvania, with a statewide ranking between 15th and 64th over the past several years and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has a significantly higher percentage of White students (84.92%) compared to nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations. Abington Heights High School also has a higher percentage of Asian students (6.74%) than the surrounding schools. The school's 4-year graduation rate ranges from 86.9% to 96.5%, and its dropout rate is consistently low, at 0.1% to 0.6%. Abington Heights High School students consistently outperform the state averages on the Keystone Exams, with significantly higher percentages of students scoring proficient or better in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature. The school spends more per student ($15,670 in 2021-2022) compared to the nearby schools, which range from $13,346 to $22,297 per student.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Valley View High School, Lakeland Junior/Senior High School, and Riverside Junior/Senior High School, Abington Heights High School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, higher graduation rates, lower dropout rates, and significantly better test scores. While the school's racial homogeneity may be an area for consideration, its consistent excellence across various metrics suggests that it is providing a high-quality education to its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

222 Noble Road
Clarks Summit, PA 18411

(570) 585-5300

District: Abington Heights School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
64^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,670

Feeder schools for Abington Heights High School:

Elementary:	Clarks Summit Elementary School
	Newton-Ransom Elementary School
	South Abington School
	Waverly School
Middle:	Abington Heights Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.6

Number of students: 1,127

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.9%

Asian:

6.7%

Hispanic:

5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 0.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Abington Heights High School ranks better than 90.5% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.03. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Abington Heights High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.9%), Asian (6.7%), Hispanic (5.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 0.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Abington Heights High School is 16.6. (See more...)

Compare Abington Heights High School employs 67.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Abington Heights High School is $15,670.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Abington Heights High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Abington Heights High School 64^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Abington Heights High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Asian students:

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White students:

Abington Heights School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Abington Heights School District 60^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Abington Heights High School

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Rank History for all students at Abington Heights High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	68.92	179^th	583	69.3%
2004	64.93	231^st	590	60.8%
2005	79.31	97^th	593	83.6%
2006	78.50	92^nd	604	84.8%
2007	70.15	184^th	615	70.1%
2008	64.39	236^th	621	62.0%
2009	84.74	51^st	632	91.9%
2010	79.24	90^th	649	86.1%
2011	76.80	106^th	660	83.9%
2012	75.68	130^th	664	80.4%
2013	83.31	64^th	591	89.2%
2014	90.62	18^th	580	96.9%
2015	88.71	26^th	680	96.2%
2016	83.50	61^st	677	91.0%
2017	87.16	30^th	663	95.5%
2018	89.05	24^th	673	96.4%
2019	90.65	16^th	693	97.7%
2021	88.51	24^th	537	95.5%
2022	90.99	15^th	634	97.6%
2023	87.03	64^th	674	90.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Abington Heights High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	86.87	60^th	652	90.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Abington Heights High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	79.82	69^th	502	86.3%

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Rank History for Asian students at Abington Heights High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	80.00	26^th	112	76.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Abington Heights High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	86.91	22^nd	252	91.3%

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Rank History for White students at Abington Heights High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	82.29	87^th	577	84.9%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Abington Heights High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	1070	3	28	7	0	n/a	n/a	1108
1989	1011	2	31	8	0	n/a	n/a	1052
1990	1030	3	25	5	0	n/a	n/a	1063
1991	968	6	39	7	0	n/a	n/a	1020
1992	981	5	25	7	0	n/a	n/a	1018
1993	1022	7	27	11	0	n/a	n/a	1067
1994	983	4	19	1	0	n/a	n/a	1007
1995	1042	7	16	4	12	n/a	n/a	1081
1996	1042	7	16	4	12	n/a	n/a	1081
1997	1063	5	17	11	0	n/a	n/a	1096
1998	1069	9	33	14	0	n/a	n/a	1125
1999	1099	10	20	11	0	n/a	n/a	1140
2000	1132	5	14	9	0	n/a	n/a	1160
2001	1170	5	19	8	0	n/a	n/a	1202
2002	1179	8	9	6	0	n/a	n/a	1202
2003	1179	8	9	6	0	n/a	n/a	1202
2004	1222	17	15	7	0	n/a	n/a	1261
2005	1201	6	17	8	2	n/a	n/a	1234
2006	1238	10	14	7	0	n/a	n/a	1269
2007	1246	12	17	9	0	n/a	n/a	1284
2008	1210	15	23	28	1	n/a	n/a	1277
2009	1157	19	28	15	1	n/a	n/a	1220
2010	1119	19	32	18	1	n/a	n/a	1189
2011	1116	24	31	20	1	1	0	1193
2012	1057	20	35	20	0	0	3	1135
2013	990	16	42	24	0	0	6	1078
2014	968	21	50	22	0	0	5	1066
2015	938	19	49	21	0	0	7	1034
2016	952	20	50	16	0	0	6	1044
2017	957	17	43	17	2	0	6	1042
2018	973	16	34	18	2	0	5	1048
2019	940	17	44	22	2	0	6	1031
2020	954	22	62	24	2	0	11	1075
2021	926	25	63	33	2	0	9	1058
2022	920	22	75	50	2	0	13	1082
2023	957	21	76	58	2	0	13	1127

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Abington Heights High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1108	76.5	14.4	n/a
1989	1052	76.0	13.8	n/a
1990	1063	76.0	13.9	0
1991	1020	81.0	12.5	n/a
1992	1018	81.0	12.5	n/a
1993	1067	65.5	16.3	n/a
1994	1007	68.0	14.8	n/a
1995	1081	66.8	16.2	n/a
1996	1081	66.8	16.2	n/a
1997	1096	68.8	15.9	n/a
1998	1125	70.8	15.9	n/a
1999	1140	73.3	15.6	n/a
2000	1160	77.5	15.0	6.6
2001	1202	78.0	15.4	5.7
2002	1202	80.8	14.9	4.6
2003	1202	80.8	14.9	4.6
2004	1261	78.6	16.0	4.3
2005	1234	79.6	15.5	4.5
2006	1269	77.8	16.3	7.6
2007	1284	80.9	15.9	8.5
2008	1277	88.0	14.5	7.1
2009	1220	89.4	13.6	9.2
2010	1189	88.9	13.3	9.2
2011	1193	87.3	13.6	12.4
2012	1135	84.7	13.4	10.9
2013	1078	81.7	13.1	13.8
2014	1066	79.3	13.4	11.8
2015	1034	78.0	13.2	12.3
2016	1044	77.0	13.5	16
2017	1042	72.5	14.3	15.9
2018	1048	71.6	14.6	16
2019	1031	73.3	14.0	17.7
2020	1075	73.4	14.6	17.7
2021	1058	72.4	14.6	0.3
2022	1082	71.4	15.1	n/a
2023	1127	67.7	16.6	0.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Abington Heights High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1108	76.5	14.4	n/a
1989	1052	76.0	13.8	n/a
1990	1063	76.0	13.9	0
1991	1020	81.0	12.5	n/a
1992	1018	81.0	12.5	n/a
1993	1067	65.5	16.3	n/a
1994	1007	68.0	14.8	n/a
1995	1081	66.8	16.2	n/a
1996	1081	66.8	16.2	n/a
1997	1096	68.8	15.9	n/a
1998	1125	70.8	15.9	n/a
1999	1140	73.3	15.6	n/a
2000	1160	77.5	15.0	6.6
2001	1202	78.0	15.4	5.7
2002	1202	80.8	14.9	4.6
2003	1202	80.8	14.9	4.6
2004	1261	78.6	16.0	4.3
2005	1234	79.6	15.5	4.5
2006	1269	77.8	16.3	7.6
2007	1284	80.9	15.9	8.5
2008	1277	88.0	14.5	7.1
2009	1220	89.4	13.6	9.2
2010	1189	88.9	13.3	9.2
2011	1193	87.3	13.6	12.4
2012	1135	84.7	13.4	10.9
2013	1078	81.7	13.1	13.8
2014	1066	79.3	13.4	11.8
2015	1034	78.0	13.2	12.3
2016	1044	77.0	13.5	16
2017	1042	72.5	14.3	15.9
2018	1048	71.6	14.6	16
2019	1031	73.3	14.0	17.7
2020	1075	73.4	14.6	17.7
2021	1058	72.4	14.6	0.3
2022	1082	71.4	15.1	n/a
2023	1127	67.7	16.6	0.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Abington Heights High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$286 (2.0%)	$14,360 (98.1%)	$14,645
2020	$191 (1.4%)	$13,806 (98.6%)	$13,997
2021	$334 (2.2%)	$15,077 (97.8%)	$15,411
2022	$688 (4.4%)	$14,982 (95.6%)	$15,670

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Abington Heights High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 16^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 64^th of 674 High schools	7.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Abington Heights High School)	88.1	40.9	47.2%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Abington Heights High School)	91.7	77.1	14.6%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Abington Heights High School)	95	86	9%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1031	1127	9.3%
African American	17	21	23.5%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	44	76	72.7%
Hispanic	22	58	163.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	940	957	1.8%
Two or More Races	6	13	116.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	17.7%	0.9%	16.9%

Schools Near Abington Heights High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2023)	Keystone Exams Biology (2023)	Keystone Exams Literature (2023)	PSSA Math (2023)			PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Abington Heights High School	Public	9-12	222 Noble Road	Clarks Summit	18411	Lackawanna County	Abington Heights School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 585-5300	1,127	68	16.6	0.9%	957 (84.9%)	21 (1.9%)	58 (5.1%)	76 (6.7%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.2%)	87	64^th of 674 public high schools	90.5%		91	15^th of 634 public high schools	97.6%	49	40.9	77.1	86.0									$15,670	$688	$14,982
Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County	Public	9-12	3201 Rockwell Avenue	Scranton	18508	Lackawanna County	Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County	No	No	No	No	(570) 346-8471	18	27	.6	94.4%	17 (94.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.6%)								(n/a)
Scranton High School	Public	7-12	63 Munchak Way	Scranton	18510	Lackawanna County	Scranton School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 348-3481	1,710	91	18.8	92.6%	664 (38.8%)	258 (15.1%)	551 (32.2%)	104 (6.1%)	2 (0.1%)	14 (0.8%)	117 (6.8%)	26.4	526^th of 674 public high schools	22.0%		33.8	482^nd of 634 public high schools	24.0%	44	11.6	31.8	54.4	58.2	32.1	45.4	90.8	90.8	83.6	70.4	77.0	$13,374	$416	$12,957
West Scranton High School	Public	9-12	1201 Luzerne St	Scranton	18504	Lackawanna County	Scranton School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 348-3616	1,401	103	13.5	89.3%	560 (40.0%)	172 (12.3%)	550 (39.3%)	37 (2.6%)	5 (0.4%)	5 (0.4%)	72 (5.1%)	23.7	540^th of 674 public high schools	19.9%		16.5	544^th of 634 public high schools	14.2%	4	5.9	26.5	56.3									$14,661	$545	$14,116
Dunmore Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	300 W Warren St	Dunmore	18512	Lackawanna County	Dunmore School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 346-2043	668	48	13.8	90.6%	516 (77.2%)	34 (5.1%)	65 (9.7%)	35 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.7%)	42.4	444^th of 674 public high schools	34.1%		20.6	528^th of 634 public high schools	16.7%	84	21.4	36.3	66.6	28.1	11.5	19.4	52.8	52.8	60.4	64.1	62.4	$13,346	$1,774	$11,571
Mid Valley Secondary Center	Public	7-12	52 Underwood Rd	Throop	18512	Lackawanna County	Mid Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 307-2123	811	56	14.4	89.0%	622 (76.7%)	20 (2.5%)	78 (9.6%)	15 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	74 (9.1%)	68.6	220^th of 674 public high schools	67.4%		55.3	345^th of 634 public high schools	45.6%	125		63.5	65.8	33.0	27.8	30.3	65.6	65.6	54.9	48.2	51.4	$15,017	$958	$14,059
Lakeland Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	1355 Lakeland Dr	Scott Township	18433	Lackawanna County	Lakeland School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 254-9485	658	49	13.4	33.7%	607 (92.2%)	20 (3.0%)	21 (3.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.1%)	32.3	495^th of 674 public high schools	26.6%		62.6	267^th of 634 public high schools	57.9%	228	11.9	47.1	47.1	48.9	23.2	36.3	64.2	64.2	55.0	59.0	56.9	$15,619	$973	$14,646
Riverside Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	310 Davis St	Taylor	18517	Lackawanna County	Riverside School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 562-2121	725	52	13.9	92.3%	518 (71.4%)	36 (5.0%)	139 (19.2%)	14 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.3%)	71.7	193^rd of 674 public high schools	71.4%		77.2	139^th of 634 public high schools	78.1%	54	37.9	59.8	75.4	32.2	40.4	35.9	65.7	65.7	47.5	63.6	54.7	$15,808	$1,483	$14,324
Lackawanna Trail Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	Tunnel Hill Rd. R.D.1	Factoryville	18419	Wyoming County	Lackawanna Trail School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 945-5181	432	40	10.7	38.0%	405 (93.8%)	5 (1.2%)	10 (2.3%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.6%)	59.6	298^th of 674 public high schools	55.8%		33.1	486^th of 634 public high schools	23.3%	188	20.0	58.5	72.1	41.0	30.3	35.4	66.6	66.6	73.4	65.1	69.1	$22,297	$370	$21,927
Old Forge Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	300 Marion St	Old Forge	18518	Lackawanna County	Old Forge School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 457-6721	453	34	13.2	36.0%	350 (77.3%)	22 (4.9%)	51 (11.3%)	9 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.4%)	54.8	345^th of 674 public high schools	48.8%		46.8	410^th of 634 public high schools	35.3%	65	7.3	52.3	75.3	32.0	6.4	20.4	59.7	59.7	44.7	58.0	50.7	$15,954	$1,274	$14,679

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