Is Cocalico Senior High School a good school?

Cocalico Senior High School ranks 175 th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Cocalico Senior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,008 students attended Cocalico Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Cocalico Senior High School?

Students at Cocalico Senior High School are 83% White, 9% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools feed into Cocalico Senior High School?

Cocalico Senior High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Adamstown Elementary School Elementary : Denver Elementary School Elementary : Reamstown Elementary School Middle : Cocalico Middle School

Cocalico Senior High School

Summary:

Cocalico Senior High School is a public high school located in Denver, Pennsylvania, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,008 students. The school is part of the Eastern Lancaster County School District, which is ranked 134 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cocalico Senior High School consistently ranks in the top 25-30% of Pennsylvania high schools, with a statewide ranking between 126-190 out of 600+ schools. The school's Keystone Exam proficiency rates are notably higher than the state averages, particularly in Literature (80.7% vs. 65.3%) and Biology (61.9% vs. 50.7%). Cocalico's students with disabilities perform exceptionally well, ranking 53rd out of 502 Pennsylvania high schools in this subgroup. The school maintains a high 4-year graduation rate, ranging from 89.6% to 93.6% over the past 5 years, consistently outperforming the state average, and its dropout rate is low, ranging from 0.8% to 2.3% over the same period, well below the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Governor Mifflin Senior High School and Eastern Lebanon County Senior High School, Cocalico Senior High School consistently outperforms them in Keystone Exam proficiency rates. However, schools like Manheim Township High School and Warwick Senior High School, which have higher district rankings, also demonstrate stronger academic performance compared to Cocalico. Additionally, Cocalico has a significantly higher percentage of white students (83.33%) compared to the more diverse student populations in nearby schools, and a lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (37.6%) compared to some of the nearby schools, suggesting that Cocalico may serve a more affluent student population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

South 4th Street
Denver, PA 17517-0800

(717) 336-1423

District: Cocalico School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
175^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $4,277

Feeder schools for Cocalico Senior High School:

Elementary:	Adamstown Elementary School
	Denver Elementary School
	Reamstown Elementary School
Middle:	Cocalico Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 1,008

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.3%

Hispanic:

8.5%

Asian:

3.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cocalico Senior High School ranks better than 74% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.12. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Cocalico Senior 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 (83.3%), Hispanic (8.5%), Asian (3.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cocalico Senior High School is 14.8. (See more...)

Compare Cocalico Senior High School employs 67.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cocalico Senior High School is $4,277.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Cocalico Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cocalico Senior High School 175^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Cocalico Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Cocalico School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cocalico School District 134^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cocalico Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Cocalico Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	54.29	319^th	583	45.3%
2004	76.56	138^th	590	76.6%
2005	59.86	272^nd	593	54.1%
2006	60.63	273^rd	604	54.8%
2007	69.64	189^th	615	69.3%
2008	74.47	132^nd	621	78.7%
2009	79.38	97^th	632	84.7%
2010	72.05	162^nd	649	75.0%
2011	75.29	132^nd	660	80.0%
2012	62.88	282^nd	664	57.5%
2013	67.37	177^th	591	70.1%
2014	83.73	58^th	580	90.0%
2015	85.01	54^th	680	92.1%
2016	81.76	79^th	677	88.3%
2017	83.86	65^th	663	90.2%
2018	79.02	119^th	673	82.3%
2019	73.87	190^th	693	72.6%
2021	75.79	133^rd	537	75.2%
2022	73.31	187^th	634	70.5%
2023	73.12	175^th	674	74.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cocalico Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	67.03	200^th	652	69.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Cocalico Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	84.94	53^rd	502	89.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cocalico Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	65.08	80^th	252	68.3%

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Rank History for White students at Cocalico Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	69.16	169^th	577	70.7%

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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 Cocalico Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	718	1	25	0	0	n/a	n/a	-12	732
1989	724	1	26	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	751
1990	679	5	28	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	714
1991	696	4	31	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	735
1992	667	4	29	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	702
1993	656	5	27	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	696
1994	654	4	21	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	688
1995	773	2	24	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	811
1996	773	2	24	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	811
1997	794	1	20	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	827
1998	814	1	21	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	846
1999	844	4	18	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	884
2000	885	6	18	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	927
2001	882	9	17	25	4	n/a	n/a	0	937
2002	990	11	21	20	1	n/a	n/a	0	1043
2003	990	11	21	20	1	n/a	n/a	0	1043
2004	1053	9	28	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	1104
2005	1131	11	37	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	1201
2006	1155	10	36	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	1221
2007	1115	16	39	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	1190
2008	1099	23	39	29	1	n/a	n/a	0	1191
2009	1073	18	43	34	1	n/a	n/a	16	1185
2010	1047	17	36	28	1	n/a	n/a	14	1143
2011	960	15	30	30	2	0	11	0	1048
2012	947	16	28	21	3	0	15	0	1030
2013	943	11	22	25	2	0	15	0	1018
2014	888	16	23	34	2	0	18	0	981
2015	897	13	25	41	1	0	25	0	1002
2016	891	9	24	47	2	0	30	0	1003
2017	878	15	21	53	2	0	29	0	998
2018	876	11	25	58	1	0	27	0	998
2019	845	13	26	63	1	1	22	0	971
2020	813	14	31	58	2	0	29	0	947
2021	853	17	35	62	0	0	30	0	997
2022	871	20	31	66	0	0	28	0	1016
2023	840	23	34	86	0	1	24	0	1008

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 Cocalico Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	732	43.6	16.7	n/a
1989	751	44.6	16.8	n/a
1990	714	45.1	15.8	0
1991	735	45.0	16.3	n/a
1992	702	46.7	15.0	n/a
1993	696	46.0	15.1	n/a
1994	688	48.5	14.2	n/a
1995	811	49.0	16.6	n/a
1996	811	49.0	16.6	n/a
1997	827	51.0	16.2	n/a
1998	846	53.5	15.8	n/a
1999	884	57.5	15.4	n/a
2000	927	59.0	15.7	11.1
2001	937	63.0	14.9	10.8
2002	1043	67.0	15.6	12
2003	1043	67.0	15.6	12
2004	1104	69.0	16.0	8.9
2005	1201	72.0	16.7	10.4
2006	1221	76.0	16.1	12
2007	1190	77.0	15.5	12.9
2008	1191	75.4	15.8	13
2009	1185	75.4	15.7	16.3
2010	1143	76.2	15.0	16.6
2011	1048	77.2	13.5	19.6
2012	1030	74.1	13.8	18.9
2013	1018	76.7	13.2	25
2014	981	71.2	13.7	18.6
2015	1002	71.0	14.1	22.7
2016	1003	71.0	14.1	27.7
2017	998	72.3	13.7	26.4
2018	998	70.7	14.1	29.9
2019	971	70.8	13.7	26.9
2020	947	69.4	13.6	23.9
2021	997	68.3	14.5	31.8
2022	1016	68.0	14.9	30.7
2023	1008	67.7	14.8	37.6

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 Cocalico Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	732	43.6	16.7	n/a
1989	751	44.6	16.8	n/a
1990	714	45.1	15.8	0
1991	735	45.0	16.3	n/a
1992	702	46.7	15.0	n/a
1993	696	46.0	15.1	n/a
1994	688	48.5	14.2	n/a
1995	811	49.0	16.6	n/a
1996	811	49.0	16.6	n/a
1997	827	51.0	16.2	n/a
1998	846	53.5	15.8	n/a
1999	884	57.5	15.4	n/a
2000	927	59.0	15.7	11.1
2001	937	63.0	14.9	10.8
2002	1043	67.0	15.6	12
2003	1043	67.0	15.6	12
2004	1104	69.0	16.0	8.9
2005	1201	72.0	16.7	10.4
2006	1221	76.0	16.1	12
2007	1190	77.0	15.5	12.9
2008	1191	75.4	15.8	13
2009	1185	75.4	15.7	16.3
2010	1143	76.2	15.0	16.6
2011	1048	77.2	13.5	19.6
2012	1030	74.1	13.8	18.9
2013	1018	76.7	13.2	25
2014	981	71.2	13.7	18.6
2015	1002	71.0	14.1	22.7
2016	1003	71.0	14.1	27.7
2017	998	72.3	13.7	26.4
2018	998	70.7	14.1	29.9
2019	971	70.8	13.7	26.9
2020	947	69.4	13.6	23.9
2021	997	68.3	14.5	31.8
2022	1016	68.0	14.9	30.7
2023	1008	67.7	14.8	37.6

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 Cocalico Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$45 (0.3%)	$17,750 (99.7%)	$17,795
2020	$20 (0.1%)	$17,690 (99.9%)	$17,710
2021	$33 (0.2%)	$17,148 (99.8%)	$17,181
2022	$681 (15.9%)	$3,596 (84.1%)	$4,277

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cocalico Senior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 190^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 175^th of 674 High schools	1.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Cocalico Senior High School)	77.3	32.3	45%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Cocalico Senior High School)	74.6	61.9	12.7%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Cocalico Senior High School)	77.4	80.7	3.3%
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	971	1008	3.8%
African American	13	23	76.9%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	26	34	30.8%
Hispanic	63	86	36.5%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	845	840	0.6%
Two or More Races	22	24	9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	26.9%	37.6%	10.7%

Schools Near Cocalico Senior 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)	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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cocalico Senior High School	Public	9-12	South 4th Street	Denver	17517	Lancaster County	Cocalico School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 336-1423	1,008	68	14.8	37.6%	840 (83.3%)	23 (2.3%)	86 (8.5%)	34 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (2.4%)	73.1	175^th of 674 public high schools	74.0%		73.3	187^th of 634 public high schools	70.5%	12	32.3	61.9	80.7	$4,277	$681	$3,597
Ephrata Senior High School	Public	9-12	803 Oak Blvd	Ephrata	17522	Lancaster County	Ephrata Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 721-1478	1,317	97	13.5	41.0%	1,039 (78.9%)	37 (2.8%)	150 (11.4%)	36 (2.7%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	50 (3.8%)	78	126^th of 674 public high schools	81.3%		79.8	113^th of 634 public high schools	82.2%	13	65.3	61.6	69.9	$15,889	$69	$15,819
Lancaster County CTC - Brownstown Campus	Public	9-12	231 Snyder Road	Ephrata	17522	Lancaster County	Lancaster County Career and Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(717) 859-5101	18	17	1.0	33.3%	14 (77.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.6%)								(n/a)
Conrad Weiser High School	Public	9-12	44 Big Spring Road	Robesonia	19551	Berks County	Conrad Weiser Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 693-8542	842	65	12.9	32.7%	633 (75.2%)	40 (4.8%)	129 (15.3%)	20 (2.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.3%)	60.6	289^th of 674 public high schools	57.1%		62.1	273^rd of 634 public high schools	56.9%	16	32.9	51.0	70.4	$20,342	$136	$20,206
Garden Spot Senior High School	Public	9-12	669 E Main St	New Holland	17557	Lancaster County	Eastern Lancaster County School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 354-1555	926	69	13.4	39.2%	718 (77.5%)	22 (2.4%)	116 (12.5%)	35 (3.8%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	32 (3.5%)	75.3	148^th of 674 public high schools	78.0%		80.9	103^rd of 634 public high schools	83.8%	45	45.3	59.3	76.0	$19,967	$1,213	$18,755
Warwick Senior High School	Public	9-12	301 W Orange St	Lititz	17543	Lancaster County	Warwick School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 626-3706	1,230	104	11.8	28.4%	1,020 (82.9%)	33 (2.7%)	108 (8.8%)	33 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	33 (2.7%)	76.6	139^th of 674 public high schools	79.4%		62.4	269^th of 634 public high schools	57.6%	130	38.6	68.8	74.5	$16,634	$546	$16,087
Eastern Lebanon County Senior High School	Public	9-12	180 Elco Dr	Myerstown	17067	Lebanon County	Eastern Lebanon County School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 866-7447	757	53	14.2	37.3%	674 (89.0%)	9 (1.2%)	53 (7.0%)	8 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.6%)	72.1	189^th of 674 public high schools	72.0%		53.4	364^th of 634 public high schools	42.6%	175	53.9	56.0	68.9	$13,494	$257	$13,236
Wilson High School	Public	9-12	2601 Grandview Boulevard	West Lawn	19609	Berks County	Wilson School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 670-0180	2,059	128	16.0	33.6%	1,203 (58.4%)	156 (7.6%)	519 (25.2%)	98 (4.8%)	7 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	76 (3.7%)	69.7	209^th of 674 public high schools	69.0%		83.9	74^th of 634 public high schools	88.3%	135	26.5	60.0	82.6	$15,673	$951	$14,722
Manheim Township High School	Public	9-12	School Road	Lancaster	17601	Lancaster County	Manheim Township School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 560-3097	1,899	119	15.9	28.8%	1,208 (63.6%)	127 (6.7%)	277 (14.6%)	182 (9.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	104 (5.5%)	85.3	77^th of 674 public high schools	88.6%		77.1	143^rd of 634 public high schools	77.4%	66	57.5	70.1	78.0	$14,319	$694	$13,625
Governor Mifflin Senior High School	Public	9-12	101 S Waverly St	Shillington	19607	Berks County	Governor Mifflin School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 775-5089	1,480	87	17.0	44.1%	854 (57.7%)	76 (5.1%)	471 (31.8%)	17 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (4.1%)	38.4	463^rd of 674 public high schools	31.3%		31.9	490^th of 634 public high schools	22.7%	27	14.9	40.3	61.1	$13,909	$517	$13,393

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