Is Cedar Crest High School a good school?

Cedar Crest High School ranks 196 th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Cedar Crest High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,633 students attended Cedar Crest High School.

What is the racial makeup of Cedar Crest High School?

Students at Cedar Crest High School are 72% White, 18% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

What schools feed into Cedar Crest High School?

Cedar Crest High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Cornwall Elementary School Elementary : Ebenezer Elementary School Elementary : South Lebanon Elementary School Elementary : Union Canal Elementary School Middle : Cedar Crest Middle School

Cedar Crest High School

Summary:

Cedar Crest High School is a public high school located in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, serving 1,633 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Lebanon School District. The school consistently ranks in the top 30-40% of Pennsylvania high schools, with strong academic performance and a diverse student population.

Cedar Crest High School stands out for its consistent academic achievements, with 11th-grade students outperforming the state average on Keystone Exams in all three subject areas. The school maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 92.0% to 94.7% over the past five years, and a low dropout rate. Compared to nearby schools like Lebanon Senior High School and Eastern Lebanon County Senior High School, Cedar Crest's academic performance is notably stronger.

Another unique aspect of Cedar Crest High School is its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and Asian students compared to many surrounding schools. However, the school also has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 33.56%, indicating a higher level of economic need among the student body. This suggests that the school may face additional challenges in supporting the academic and social-emotional needs of its students from lower-income families, which is an important consideration for parents and the community.

Detail:

Public 9-12

115 E Evergreen Rd
Lebanon, PA 17042-7596

(717) 272-2033

District: Cornwall-Lebanon School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
196^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,666

Feeder schools for Cedar Crest High School:

Elementary:	Cornwall Elementary School
	Ebenezer Elementary School
	South Lebanon Elementary School
	Union Canal Elementary School
Middle:	Cedar Crest Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.1

Number of students: 1,633

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.1%

Hispanic:

18.1%

Two or more races:

3.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cedar Crest High School ranks better than 70.9% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.11. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Cedar Crest 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 (72.1%), Hispanic (18.1%), two or more races (3.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 33.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cedar Crest High School is 17.1. (See more...)

Compare Cedar Crest High School employs 95 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cedar Crest High School is $15,666.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Cedar Crest High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cedar Crest High School 196^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Cedar Crest High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Cornwall-Lebanon School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cornwall-Lebanon School District 236^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cedar Crest High School

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Rank History for all students at Cedar Crest High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	72.59	150^th	583	74.3%
2004	77.80	125^th	590	78.8%
2005	76.83	114^th	593	80.8%
2006	75.26	124^th	604	79.5%
2007	79.55	82^nd	615	86.7%
2008	86.11	35^th	621	94.4%
2009	75.83	127^th	632	79.9%
2010	77.99	102^nd	649	84.3%
2011	73.70	161^st	660	75.6%
2012	74.55	147^th	664	77.9%
2013	66.30	195^th	591	67.0%
2014	70.70	153^rd	580	73.6%
2015	75.81	151^st	680	77.8%
2016	64.50	309^th	677	54.4%
2017	68.66	257^th	663	61.2%
2018	71.61	224^th	673	66.7%
2019	73.15	197^th	693	71.6%
2021	66.68	219^th	537	59.2%
2022	67.52	224^th	634	64.7%
2023	71.11	196^th	674	70.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cedar Crest High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	63.66	231^st	652	64.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Cedar Crest High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	58.00	168^th	502	66.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Cedar Crest High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	82.02	44^th	260	83.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cedar Crest High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	60.58	94^th	252	62.7%

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Rank History for White students at Cedar Crest High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	67.62	181^st	577	68.6%

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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 Cedar Crest High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1280	5	21	25	2	n/a	n/a	0	1333
1989	1189	3	30	29	2	n/a	n/a	0	1253
1990	1131	4	30	24	3	n/a	n/a	0	1192
1991	1094	3	36	22	2	n/a	n/a	0	1157
1992	1112	5	31	33	2	n/a	n/a	0	1183
1993	1037	10	27	38	3	n/a	n/a	0	1115
1994	1093	11	29	39	5	n/a	n/a	0	1177
1995	1169	14	29	55	14	n/a	n/a	0	1281
1996	1169	14	29	55	14	n/a	n/a	0	1281
1997	1212	17	31	61	3	n/a	n/a	0	1324
1998	1252	35	32	64	6	n/a	n/a	0	1389
1999	1283	22	29	88	8	n/a	n/a	0	1430
2000	1342	20	31	87	1	n/a	n/a	0	1481
2001	1304	18	37	89	5	n/a	n/a	0	1453
2002	1329	29	29	97	2	n/a	n/a	0	1486
2003	1329	29	29	97	2	n/a	n/a	0	1486
2004	1314	31	26	123	6	n/a	n/a	0	1500
2005	1396	31	34	148	3	n/a	n/a	0	1612
2006	1442	37	38	143	2	n/a	n/a	0	1662
2007	1401	39	37	153	3	n/a	n/a	0	1633
2008	1328	40	29	140	4	n/a	n/a	10	1551
2009	1331	35	28	148	3	n/a	n/a	17	1562
2010	1280	40	29	154	3	n/a	n/a	32	1538
2011	1254	39	27	165	3	0	39	0	1527
2012	1260	43	34	182	1	1	41	0	1562
2013	1231	50	38	179	2	2	14	0	1516
2014	1197	53	34	186	2	2	16	0	1490
2015	1088	56	33	163	0	6	18	0	1364
2016	1175	54	34	176	0	9	18	0	1466
2017	1226	62	36	167	0	10	19	0	1520
2018	1169	62	44	161	0	8	26	0	1470
2019	1211	70	46	196	0	6	40	0	1569
2020	1172	66	41	216	0	3	41	0	1539
2021	1162	56	31	250	0	1	48	0	1548
2022	1191	61	28	267	0	2	52	0	1601
2023	1178	56	39	296	0	3	61	0	1633

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cedar Crest High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1333	78.9	16.8	n/a
1989	1253	79.5	15.7	n/a
1990	1192	80.5	14.8	0
1991	1157	79.5	14.5	n/a
1992	1183	75.0	15.7	n/a
1993	1115	68.0	16.4	n/a
1994	1177	71.5	16.5	n/a
1995	1281	76.5	16.7	n/a
1996	1281	76.5	16.7	n/a
1997	1324	72.4	18.3	n/a
1998	1389	76.4	18.2	n/a
1999	1430	84.4	16.9	n/a
2000	1481	88.6	16.7	7.2
2001	1453	91.3	15.9	9.2
2002	1486	91.7	16.2	12.9
2003	1486	91.7	16.2	12.9
2004	1500	92.1	16.3	12.9
2005	1612	95.6	16.9	11.9
2006	1662	98.7	16.8	15.3
2007	1633	100.1	16.3	13.5
2008	1551	106.1	14.6	16.9
2009	1562	101.4	15.4	17.4
2010	1538	104.5	14.7	20.7
2011	1527	102.9	14.8	20.8
2012	1562	100.7	15.5	25.4
2013	1516	101.5	14.9	25.3
2014	1490	101.0	14.7	29.5
2015	1364	100.0	13.6	27.3
2016	1466	97.0	15.1	31.5
2017	1520	100.5	15.1	29.1
2018	1470	99.5	14.7	30
2019	1569	97.0	16.1	29.4
2020	1539	100.5	15.3	31.7
2021	1548	98.5	15.7	32.1
2022	1601	95.0	16.8	30.5
2023	1633	95.0	17.1	33.6

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 Cedar Crest High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1333	78.9	16.8	n/a
1989	1253	79.5	15.7	n/a
1990	1192	80.5	14.8	0
1991	1157	79.5	14.5	n/a
1992	1183	75.0	15.7	n/a
1993	1115	68.0	16.4	n/a
1994	1177	71.5	16.5	n/a
1995	1281	76.5	16.7	n/a
1996	1281	76.5	16.7	n/a
1997	1324	72.4	18.3	n/a
1998	1389	76.4	18.2	n/a
1999	1430	84.4	16.9	n/a
2000	1481	88.6	16.7	7.2
2001	1453	91.3	15.9	9.2
2002	1486	91.7	16.2	12.9
2003	1486	91.7	16.2	12.9
2004	1500	92.1	16.3	12.9
2005	1612	95.6	16.9	11.9
2006	1662	98.7	16.8	15.3
2007	1633	100.1	16.3	13.5
2008	1551	106.1	14.6	16.9
2009	1562	101.4	15.4	17.4
2010	1538	104.5	14.7	20.7
2011	1527	102.9	14.8	20.8
2012	1562	100.7	15.5	25.4
2013	1516	101.5	14.9	25.3
2014	1490	101.0	14.7	29.5
2015	1364	100.0	13.6	27.3
2016	1466	97.0	15.1	31.5
2017	1520	100.5	15.1	29.1
2018	1470	99.5	14.7	30
2019	1569	97.0	16.1	29.4
2020	1539	100.5	15.3	31.7
2021	1548	98.5	15.7	32.1
2022	1601	95.0	16.8	30.5
2023	1633	95.0	17.1	33.6

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 Cedar Crest High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$68 (0.5%)	$14,303 (99.5%)	$14,371
2020	$70 (0.5%)	$14,932 (99.5%)	$15,003
2021	$631 (4.0%)	$14,956 (96.0%)	$15,587
2022	$508 (3.2%)	$15,159 (96.8%)	$15,666

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cedar Crest High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 197^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 196^th of 674 High schools	0.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Cedar Crest High School)	75.6	46.5	29.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Cedar Crest High School)	71.3	59.4	11.9%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Cedar Crest High School)	80.1	68.6	11.5%
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	1569	1633	4.1%
African American	70	56	20%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	46	39	15.2%
Hispanic	196	296	51%
Pacific Islander	6	3	50%
White	1211	1178	2.7%
Two or More Races	40	61	52.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.4%	33.6%	4.2%

Schools Near Cedar Crest 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
Cedar Crest High School	Public	9-12	115 E Evergreen Rd	Lebanon	17042	Lebanon County	Cornwall-Lebanon School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 272-2033	1,633	95	17.1	33.6%	1,178 (72.1%)	56 (3.4%)	296 (18.1%)	39 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.2%)	61 (3.7%)	71.1	196^th of 674 public high schools	70.9%		67.5	224^th of 634 public high schools	64.7%	28	46.5	59.4	68.6	$15,666	$508	$15,159
Lebanon Senior High School	Public	9-12	1000 S 8th St	Lebanon	17042	Lebanon County	Lebanon School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 273-9391	1,423	81	17.5	86.1%	301 (21.2%)	73 (5.1%)	1,008 (70.8%)	10 (0.7%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (2.0%)	8.7	609^th of 674 public high schools	9.6%		15.6	546^th of 634 public high schools	13.9%	63	3.5	21.5	31.1	$13,114	$590	$12,524
Lebanon County Career and Technology Center	Public	9-12	833 Metro Drive	Lebanon	17042	Lebanon County	Lebanon County Career and Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(717) 273-8551	7	32	.2		5 (71.4%)	1 (14.3%)	1 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Annville-Cleona High School	Public	9-12	500 S White Oak St	Annville	17003	Lebanon County	Annville-Cleona School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 867-7700	489	37	13.3	27.2%	414 (84.7%)	9 (1.8%)	47 (9.6%)	10 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	5 (1.0%)	69.5	211^th of 674 public high schools	68.7%		52.7	371^st of 634 public high schools	41.5%	160	43.1	57.5	70.3	$21,259	$886	$20,373
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
Northern Lebanon Senior High School	Public	7-12	345 School Dr	Fredericksburg	17026	Lebanon County	Northern Lebanon School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 865-2117	701	48	14.6	34.4%	600 (85.6%)	7 (1.0%)	79 (11.3%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.3%)	34.5	486^th of 674 public high schools	27.9%		50.5	386^th of 634 public high schools	39.1%	100	24.2	38.7	52.2	$16,808	$1,008	$15,799
Manheim Central Senior High School	Public	9-12	400 Adele Ave	Manheim	17545	Lancaster County	Manheim Central School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 664-8400	935	60	15.6	31.0%	774 (82.8%)	13 (1.4%)	92 (9.8%)	26 (2.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (3.1%)	67.2	239^th of 674 public high schools	64.5%		78.1	128^th of 634 public high schools	79.8%	111	44.5	56.2	66.5	$19,248	$326	$18,922
Palmyra Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	1125 Park Dr	Palmyra	17078	Lebanon County	Palmyra Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 838-1331	1,181	70	16.8	22.9%	980 (83.0%)	13 (1.1%)	78 (6.6%)	60 (5.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (4.1%)	88.9	48^th of 674 public high schools	92.9%		85.9	57^th of 634 public high schools	91.0%	9	64.1	76.4	78.6	$13,007	$261	$12,746
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
Hershey High School	Public	9-12	550 Homestead Rd	Hershey	17033	Dauphin County	Derry Township School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 531-2244	1,093	82	13.3	22.0%	749 (68.5%)	43 (3.9%)	91 (8.3%)	160 (14.6%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (4.3%)	92	26^th of 674 public high schools	96.1%		85	64^th of 634 public high schools	89.9%	38	58.4	79.9	86.4	$20,715	$661	$20,054

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