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 Cornwall-Lebanon School District, which is ranked 221 out of 610 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Cedar Crest High School consistently outperforms the state average on Keystone Exams, with higher percentages of students scoring proficient or better in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature. For example, in 2023-2024, 69.9% of 11th graders were proficient or better in Literature, compared to the state average of 63.2%. The school also maintains a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 87.0% to 93.0% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the school's dropout rate has remained low, between 0.3% to 1.6% during the same period. Cedar Crest High School performs well across various student subgroups, ranking in the top half of Pennsylvania high schools for female, male, African American, Hispanic, and multi-racial students.

While Cedar Crest High School generally outperforms many nearby high schools, such as Hershey High School, in academic metrics, it faces some challenges in serving its disabled student population, ranking 381 out of 513 Pennsylvania high schools for this subgroup with a 1-star rating. However, the school's overall performance and commitment to serving a diverse student body, with 33.56% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, are commendable.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 115 E Evergreen Rd
       Lebanon, PA  17042-7596


(717) 272-2033

District: Cornwall-Lebanon School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
166th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,666 Help


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:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  1,648

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.1%
Hispanic:
19.9%
Two or more races:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.2% Help


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Compare Details Cedar Crest High School ranks better than 75.8% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.06. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Cedar Crest High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.1%), Hispanic (19.9%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cedar Crest High School is 16. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cedar Crest High School is $15,666.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cedar Crest High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cedar Crest High School 166th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Cedar Crest High School in the ranking list.)

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Cornwall-Lebanon School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cornwall-Lebanon School District 221st of 610 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2003 72.59 150th 583 74.3%
2004 77.80 125th 590 78.8%
2005 76.83 114th 593 80.8%
2006 75.26 124th 604 79.5%
2007 79.55 82nd 615 86.7%
2008 86.11 35th 621 94.4%
2009 75.83 127th 632 79.9%
2010 77.99 102nd 649 84.3%
2011 73.70 161st 660 75.6%
2012 74.55 147th 664 77.9%
2013 66.30 195th 591 67.0%
2014 70.70 153rd 580 73.6%
2015 75.81 151st 680 77.8%
2016 64.50 309th 677 54.4%
2017 68.66 257th 663 61.2%
2018 71.61 224th 673 66.7%
2019 73.15 197th 693 71.6%
2021 66.68 219th 537 59.2%
2022 67.52 224th 634 64.7%
2023 71.11 196th 674 70.9%
2024 74.06 166th 686 75.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Cedar Crest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 74.47 40th 150 73.3%
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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 231st 652 64.6%
2024 68.95 183rd 664 72.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Cedar Crest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 76.75 144th 665 78.3%
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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 168th 502 66.5%
2024 26.53 381st 513 25.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Cedar Crest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 69.56 193rd 662 70.8%
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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 44th 260 83.1%
2024 58.71 103rd 284 63.7%
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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 94th 252 62.7%
2024 53.84 121st 274 55.8%
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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 181st 577 68.6%
2024 74.79 134th 595 77.5%
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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.

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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
2024 1155 51 48 328 1 3 62 0 1648

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 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
2024 1648 103.0 16.0 44.2

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
2024 1648 103.0 16.0 44.2

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 197th of 693 High schoolsRanks 196th 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)75.646.5
 29.1%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Cedar Crest High School)71.359.4
 11.9%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Cedar Crest High School)80.168.6
 11.5%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students15691633
 4.1%
African American7056
 20%
American Indian00
Asian4639
 15.2%
Hispanic196296
 51%
Pacific Islander63
 50%
White12111178
 2.7%
Two or More Races4061
 52.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.4%33.6%
 4.2%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 1,648 students attended Cedar Crest High School.

Cedar Crest High School ranks 166th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Cedar Crest High School are 70% White, 20% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 3% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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