Is Council Rock High School South a good school?

Yes. Council Rock High School South ranks in the top 8.7% of Pennsylvania high schools.

How many students attend Council Rock High School South?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,946 students attended Council Rock High School South.

What is the racial makeup of Council Rock High School South?

Students at Council Rock High School South are 85% White, 8% Asian, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools feed into Council Rock High School South?

Council Rock High School South is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Churchville Elementary School Elementary : Hillcrest Elementary School Elementary : Holland Elementary School Elementary : Maureen M Welch Elementary School Elementary : Richboro Elementary School Elementary : Rolling Hills Elementary School

Council Rock High School South

Summary:

Council Rock High School South is a public high school located in Holland, Pennsylvania, serving 1,940 students in grades 9-12. It is part of the highly-ranked Council Rock School District, which is ranked 53 out of 610 school districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Council Rock High School South consistently delivers outstanding academic results, with significantly higher proficiency rates on Keystone Exams compared to the state average. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 71.5% proficiency in Algebra I, 74.3% in Biology, and 75.2% in Literature, all well above the state averages. The school also maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87.0% to 97.3% over the past few years, and very low dropout rates, between 0.0% and 1.6%. Additionally, Council Rock High School South excels in supporting various student subgroups, ranking highly for Hispanic students (top 20 in the state), English Language Learners (top 5), and Low Socioeconomic Status students (top 43).

When compared to other high schools in the area, Council Rock High School South stands out. It consistently outperforms its in-district counterpart, Council Rock High School North, on academic measures. Additionally, the school significantly outperforms the nearby Pennsbury High School and Bensalem Township High School, which are in lower-ranked school districts. Council Rock High School South's strong performance and commitment to excellence make it a standout institution in the region.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2002 Rock Way
Holland, PA 18966

(215) 944-1100

District: Council Rock School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
60^th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,587

Feeder schools for Council Rock High School South:

Elementary:	Churchville Elementary School
	Hillcrest Elementary School
	Holland Elementary School
	Maureen M Welch Elementary School
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	Richboro Elementary School
	Rolling Hills Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 1,946

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.9%

Asian:

7.9%

Hispanic:

4.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Council Rock High School South ranks better than 91.3% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.36. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Council Rock High School South who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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 (7.9%), Hispanic (4.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 17.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Council Rock High School South is 14.9. (See more...)

Compare Council Rock High School South employs 130.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Council Rock High School South is $21,587.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Council Rock High School South:

SchoolDigger ranks Council Rock High School South 60^th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Council Rock High School South in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Disabled students:

Male students:

Asian students:

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White students:

Council Rock School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Council Rock School District 53^rd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Council Rock High School South

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Rank History for all students at Council Rock High School South

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	85.46	69^th	583	88.2%
2004	83.45	79^th	590	86.6%
2005	82.15	74^th	593	87.5%
2006	82.40	65^th	604	89.2%
2007	83.27	58^th	615	90.6%
2008	76.62	114^th	621	81.6%
2009	74.92	138^th	632	78.2%
2010	85.38	37^th	649	94.3%
2011	84.39	46^th	660	93.0%
2012	82.79	64^th	664	90.4%
2013	76.13	117^th	591	80.2%
2014	71.52	149^th	580	74.3%
2015	68.11	247^th	680	63.7%
2016	84.90	48^th	677	92.9%
2017	75.83	159^th	663	76.0%
2018	76.44	157^th	673	76.7%
2019	83.89	76^th	693	89.0%
2021	89.28	17^th	537	96.8%
2022	80.87	102^nd	634	83.9%
2023	87.26	61^st	674	90.9%
2024	87.36	60^th	686	91.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Council Rock High School South

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	87.34	5^th	85	94.1%
2024	93.98	4^th	84	95.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Council Rock High School South

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	90.75	35^th	652	94.6%
2024	88.56	43^rd	664	93.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Council Rock High School South

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	85.00	77^th	665	88.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Council Rock High School South

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	87.68	45^th	502	91.0%
2024	88.79	49^th	513	90.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Council Rock High School South

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	88.01	61^st	662	90.8%

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Rank History for Asian students at Council Rock High School South

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	50.98	65^th	112	42.0%
2024	53.87	76^th	121	37.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Council Rock High School South

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	84.58	26^th	252	89.7%
2024	91.83	20^th	274	92.7%

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Rank History for White students at Council Rock High School South

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	83.44	79^th	577	86.3%
2024	83.45	76^th	595	87.2%

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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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by a parent
Saturday, July 13, 2013

2 of my 4 children have graduated from CRS. I must say, this school has truly prepared my last 2 enormously so in comparison to Wissahickon, which is a great school as well, but it does not hold a candle to CRS academically. In all honesty, my children are average/slighly above average students, but what makes this school such a GEM are the teachers, staff and curriculum. They've prepared my children academically and fostered an amazing sense of confidence in them that I will forever be grateful for. Especially being in a middle income family and my daughter having a lot to catch up on academically, I had my worries, but this school has truly shaped their future. I never imagined they would go on to grad school. Without question, CRS open doors for my kids. I hope this school continues on the road it is on and that I see my grandchildren graduate from here. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, August 10, 2011

academically, the school is pretty good. the teachers are well qualified, when they are not sleeping with the students, or covering up for another teacher who is. but the students are horrible, and peer influence is too strong to ignore. there is too much sex and drugs, and they are requirements of any student who wants to "fit in". the students are allowed to curse at teachers, because the teachers are all afraid of the students. they all have too much money, and parents who are not involved, or only involved enough to threaten to sue a teacher who tries to discipline their crazy, spoiled, out of control children. the taxes are too high and they won't even turn the air conditioning on in the school for the kids. and they have to use the north football field because they have no bleachers at south. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Council Rock High School South

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	1867	14	43	7	0	n/a	n/a	1931
2003	1867	14	43	7	0	n/a	n/a	1931
2004	1975	12	44	7	2	n/a	n/a	2040
2005	2005	13	49	7	3	n/a	n/a	2077
2006	2022	12	53	5	2	n/a	n/a	2094
2007	2056	12	61	6	2	n/a	n/a	2137
2008	2050	10	71	11	2	n/a	n/a	2144
2009	2020	11	78	11	2	n/a	n/a	2122
2010	1963	16	84	22	3	n/a	n/a	2088
2011	1911	16	107	27	4	0	0	2065
2012	1882	20	116	25	3	0	0	2046
2013	1919	23	119	30	2	1	0	2094
2014	1928	28	121	30	2	2	0	2111
2015	1893	31	122	30	2	1	0	2079
2016	1895	34	122	41	3	0	1	2096
2017	1855	41	112	54	2	0	0	2064
2018	1838	45	102	56	2	0	2	2045
2019	1822	39	105	66	2	0	5	2039
2020	1789	38	120	64	3	1	6	2021
2021	1757	35	134	71	3	1	12	2013
2022	1713	37	136	85	2	1	19	1993
2023	1649	37	143	80	2	1	28	1940
2024	1652	28	153	80	1	0	32	1946

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 Council Rock High School South

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	1931	116.8	16.5	0
2003	1931	116.8	16.5	0
2004	2040	122.8	16.6	0
2005	2077	127.1	16.3	0
2006	2094	129.1	16.2	0
2007	2137	127.0	16.8	0
2008	2144	128.6	16.7	n/a
2009	2122	130.3	16.3	n/a
2010	2088	137.9	15.1	2.6
2011	2065	135.0	15.2	6.2
2012	2046	124.9	16.3	8.8
2013	2094	132.7	15.7	9.8
2014	2111	132.0	15.9	10.4
2015	2079	122.0	17.0	11.2
2016	2096	127.0	16.5	11.4
2017	2064	130.8	15.7	11.9
2018	2045	130.0	15.7	n/a
2019	2039	132.1	15.4	12.9
2020	2021	129.8	15.5	n/a
2021	2013	134.4	14.9	12.7
2022	1993	134.6	14.8	12.9
2023	1940	133.7	14.5	13.6
2024	1946	130.3	14.9	17.4

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 Council Rock High School South

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	1931	116.8	16.5	0
2003	1931	116.8	16.5	0
2004	2040	122.8	16.6	0
2005	2077	127.1	16.3	0
2006	2094	129.1	16.2	0
2007	2137	127.0	16.8	0
2008	2144	128.6	16.7	n/a
2009	2122	130.3	16.3	n/a
2010	2088	137.9	15.1	2.6
2011	2065	135.0	15.2	6.2
2012	2046	124.9	16.3	8.8
2013	2094	132.7	15.7	9.8
2014	2111	132.0	15.9	10.4
2015	2079	122.0	17.0	11.2
2016	2096	127.0	16.5	11.4
2017	2064	130.8	15.7	11.9
2018	2045	130.0	15.7	n/a
2019	2039	132.1	15.4	12.9
2020	2021	129.8	15.5	n/a
2021	2013	134.4	14.9	12.7
2022	1993	134.6	14.8	12.9
2023	1940	133.7	14.5	13.6
2024	1946	130.3	14.9	17.4

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 Council Rock High School South

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$105 (0.6%)	$17,752 (99.4%)	$17,857
2020	$109 (0.5%)	$19,746 (99.5%)	$19,855
2021	$156 (0.8%)	$19,374 (99.2%)	$19,530
2022	$306 (1.4%)	$21,281 (98.6%)	$21,587

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Council Rock High School South

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 76^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 61^st of 674 High schools	1.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Council Rock High School South)	85.5	51.4	34.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Council Rock High School South)	81.9	77.3	4.6%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Council Rock High School South)	85.6	80.3	5.3%
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	2039	1940	4.9%
African American	39	37	5.1%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	105	143	36.2%
Hispanic	66	80	21.2%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	1822	1649	9.5%
Two or More Races	5	28	460%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	12.9%	13.6%	0.7%

Schools Near Council Rock High School South

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2024)	Keystone Exams Biology (2024)	Keystone Exams Literature (2024)	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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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
Council Rock High School South	Public	9-12	2002 Rock Way	Holland	18966	Bucks County	Council Rock School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 944-1100	1,946	130	14.9	17.4%	1,652 (84.9%)	28 (1.4%)	80 (4.1%)	153 (7.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (1.6%)	87.4	60^th of 686 public high schools	91.3%		87.3	61^st of 674 public high schools	90.9%	1	71.5	74.3	75.2	$21,587	$306	$21,281
Council Rock High School North	Public	9-12	62 Swamp Rd	Newtown	18940	Bucks County	Council Rock School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 944-1300	1,623	126	12.9	13.4%	1,258 (77.5%)	22 (1.4%)	86 (5.3%)	225 (13.9%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	28 (1.7%)	92.8	33^rd of 686 public high schools	95.2%		93.2	21^st of 674 public high schools	96.9%	12	83.3	78.8	82.0	$22,839	$310	$22,530
Neshaminy High School	Public	9-12	2001 Old Lincoln Hwy	Langhorne	19047	Bucks County	Neshaminy School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 809-6100	2,919	166	17.5	37.3%	2,187 (74.9%)	144 (4.9%)	239 (8.2%)	183 (6.3%)	4 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	162 (5.5%)	57.1	324^th of 686 public high schools	52.8%		61.6	277^th of 674 public high schools	58.9%	47	30.6	58.8	66.2	$17,074	$251	$16,823
William Tennent High School	Public	9-12	333 Centennial Rd	Warminster	18974	Bucks County	Centennial School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 441-6181	1,764	130	13.5	47.3%	1,206 (68.4%)	69 (3.9%)	344 (19.5%)	78 (4.4%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	62 (3.5%)	39.1	467^th of 686 public high schools	31.9%		38.2	465^th of 674 public high schools	31.0%	2	34.1	43.6	51.8	$22,249	$561	$21,688
Middle Bucks Institute of Technology	Public	9-12	2740 York Road	Jamison	18929	Bucks County	Middle Bucks Institute of Technology	No	No	No	No	(215) 343-2480	21	33	.6	85.7%	20 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.8%)								(n/a)
Bensalem Township High School	Public	9-12	4319 Hulmeville Rd	Bensalem	19020	Bucks County	Bensalem Township School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 750-2800	2,116	167	12.6	100.0%	984 (46.5%)	282 (13.3%)	424 (20.0%)	364 (17.2%)	7 (0.3%)	3 (0.1%)	52 (2.5%)	43.9	440^th of 686 public high schools	35.9%		46.1	411^th of 674 public high schools	39.0%	29	34.3	46.8	55.6	$20,622	$1,335	$19,287
Lower Moreland High School	Public	9-12	545 Red Lion Rd	Huntingdon Valley	19006	Montgomery County	Lower Moreland Township School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 938-0220	848	66	12.8	21.5%	591 (69.7%)	14 (1.7%)	30 (3.5%)	194 (22.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	16 (1.9%)	81.3	103^rd of 686 public high schools	85.0%		89	47^th of 674 public high schools	93.0%	56	65.7	76.6	66.5	$20,996	$210	$20,786
Bucks County Technical High School	Public	9-12	610 Wistar Road	Fairless Hills	19030	Bucks County	Bucks County Technical High School	No	No	No	No	(215) 949-1700	1,427	114	12.5	48.5%	1,039 (72.8%)	144 (10.1%)	212 (14.9%)	26 (1.8%)	2 (0.1%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25.7	530^th of 686 public high schools	22.7%		25	532^nd of 674 public high schools	21.1%	2	27.1	33.9	45.5
Pennsbury High School	Public	9-12	705 Hood Blvd	Fairless Hills	19030	Bucks County	Pennsbury School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 949-6700	2,869	221	13.0	29.9%	2,075 (72.3%)	182 (6.3%)	212 (7.4%)	209 (7.3%)	3 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	187 (6.5%)	75	160^th of 686 public high schools	76.7%		79.8	112^th of 674 public high schools	83.4%	48	50.2	62.5	74.5	$20,102	$491	$19,612
Washington George High School	Public	9-12	10175 Bustleon Avenue	Philadelphia	19116	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-3100	1,886	122	15.4	100.1%	519 (27.5%)	568 (30.1%)	342 (18.1%)	341 (18.1%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	112 (5.9%)	16.8	571^st of 686 public high schools	16.8%		15.7	574^th of 674 public high schools	14.8%	3	20.4	20.5	45.2	$16,919	$8,468	$8,451

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