Is Danville Area Senior High School a good school?

Danville Area Senior High School ranks 203 rd of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Danville Area Senior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 638 students attended Danville Area Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Danville Area Senior High School?

Students at Danville Area Senior High School are 85% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Danville Area Senior High School?

Danville Area Senior High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Danville Primary School Elementary : Liberty-Valley Elementary School Middle : Danville Area Middle School

Danville Area Senior High School

Summary:

Danville Area Senior High School is a public high school serving 638 students in grades 9-12 in Danville, Pennsylvania. The school is part of the Danville Area School District, which is ranked 140 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Danville Area Senior High School is a high-performing school, consistently ranking among the top in Pennsylvania. The school's Keystone Exam proficiency rates are generally higher than the state averages, particularly in Literature (71.2% vs. 63.2%) and Biology (65% vs. 50.5%). However, the school's Algebra I proficiency rate (42.4%) is slightly below the state average (41.6%). The school maintains a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 87% to 94.7%, which is higher than the state average, and a low dropout rate, ranging from 0.3% to 1.6% in recent years.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Central Columbia Senior High School and Southern Columbia High School, Danville Area Senior High School performs well, with higher academic performance and rankings. However, some nearby schools, like Milton High School and Shikellamy High School, have lower academic performance, suggesting that Danville Area Senior High School is a strong performer in the region. The school's focus on supporting diverse student populations, with strong results for female, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status students, is a notable strength, though the school may need to explore strategies to better support male and white students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

733 Ironmen Lane
Danville, PA 17821-9131

(570) 271-3268

District: Danville Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
203^rd of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,604

Feeder schools for Danville Area Senior High School:

Elementary:	Danville Primary School
	Liberty-Valley Elementary School
Middle:	Danville Area Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 638

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.8%

Hispanic:

4.1%

Asian:

3.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Danville Area Senior High School ranks better than 70.4% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.49. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Danville Area Senior High School 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 (84.8%), Hispanic (4.1%), Asian (3.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Danville Area Senior High School is 13.9. (See more...)

Compare Danville Area Senior High School employs 45.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Danville Area Senior High School is $12,604.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Danville Area Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Danville Area Senior High School 203^rd of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Danville Area Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Disabled students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Danville Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Danville Area School District 140^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Danville Area Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Danville Area Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	80.70	102^nd	583	82.5%
2004	81.04	95^th	590	83.9%
2005	82.97	68^th	593	88.5%
2006	71.47	162^nd	604	73.2%
2007	78.73	90^th	615	85.4%
2008	74.09	135^th	621	78.3%
2009	75.77	129^th	632	79.6%
2010	82.24	60^th	649	90.8%
2011	82.34	62^nd	660	90.6%
2012	84.45	47^th	664	92.9%
2013	77.89	101^st	591	82.9%
2014	82.15	65^th	580	88.8%
2015	87.06	39^th	680	94.3%
2016	87.28	25^th	677	96.3%
2017	83.18	73^rd	663	89.0%
2018	86.86	36^th	673	94.7%
2019	81.13	108^th	693	84.4%
2021	90.22	14^th	537	97.4%
2022	88.48	35^th	634	94.5%
2023	96.45	8^th	674	98.8%
2024	70.49	203^rd	686	70.4%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	56.53	292^nd	664	56.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Danville Area Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	79.02	119^th	665	82.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Danville Area Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	51.75	200^th	513	61.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Danville Area Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	57.74	290^th	662	56.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Danville Area Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	63.74	83^rd	274	69.7%

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Rank History for White students at Danville Area Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	95.23	13^th	577	97.7%
2024	62.39	219^th	595	63.2%

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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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Enrollment information for Danville Area Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	527	2	10	1	0	n/a	n/a	540
1989	667	4	8	0	0	n/a	n/a	679
1990	699	3	11	0	0	n/a	n/a	713
1991	659	5	16	0	0	n/a	n/a	680
1992	686	3	9	0	0	n/a	n/a	698
1993	714	3	14	3	5	n/a	n/a	739
1994	711	5	16	3	2	n/a	n/a	737
1995	747	4	5	6	0	n/a	n/a	762
1996	747	4	5	6	0	n/a	n/a	762
1997	739	3	15	5	0	n/a	n/a	762
1998	786	7	13	6	3	n/a	n/a	815
1999	810	1	18	7	12	n/a	n/a	848
2000	811	3	12	11	3	n/a	n/a	840
2001	774	17	24	11	12	n/a	n/a	838
2002	786	11	13	7	5	n/a	n/a	822
2003	786	11	13	7	5	n/a	n/a	822
2004	792	13	15	5	3	n/a	n/a	828
2005	776	17	16	9	1	n/a	n/a	819
2006	787	13	12	13	1	n/a	n/a	826
2007	783	17	20	11	2	n/a	n/a	833
2008	756	13	20	6	1	n/a	n/a	796
2009	743	7	19	5	2	n/a	n/a	776
2010	685	8	20	3	4	n/a	n/a	720
2011	679	5	22	8	3	1	2	720
2012	664	10	22	10	3	0	2	711
2013	572	16	22	11	1	0	3	625
2014	587	17	21	17	1	0	0	643
2015	528	12	17	26	4	2	17	606
2016	528	14	22	22	4	2	15	607
2017	567	13	21	21	3	1	16	642
2018	585	13	27	19	2	0	21	667
2019	595	17	29	16	0	0	14	671
2020	582	21	25	18	0	0	15	661
2021	549	26	24	20	0	1	16	636
2022	542	24	21	26	0	1	15	629
2023	541	24	25	26	0	1	21	638

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 Danville Area Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	540	41.4	13.0	n/a
1989	679	61.0	11.1	n/a
1990	713	52.9	13.4	0
1991	680	48.6	13.9	n/a
1992	698	55.0	12.6	n/a
1993	739	49.0	15.1	n/a
1994	737	49.5	14.9	n/a
1995	762	45.0	16.9	n/a
1996	762	45.0	16.9	n/a
1997	762	48.0	15.9	n/a
1998	815	48.0	17.0	n/a
1999	848	55.0	15.4	n/a
2000	840	55.0	15.3	13.6
2001	838	54.5	15.4	14.4
2002	822	57.8	14.2	17.2
2003	822	57.8	14.2	17.2
2004	828	61.3	13.5	16.1
2005	819	61.8	13.3	17.2
2006	826	62.5	13.2	20
2007	833	60.0	13.9	23
2008	796	121.0	6.6	22.7
2009	776	67.0	11.6	17.1
2010	720	61.2	11.7	16.9
2011	720	55.6	12.9	16.3
2012	711	51.1	13.8	19.5
2013	625	52.1	11.9	19.8
2014	643	48.3	13.2	17.1
2015	606	49.0	12.3	22.4
2016	607	45.0	13.4	19.1
2017	642	48.2	13.3	23.7
2018	667	48.8	13.6	21
2019	671	47.8	14.0	25.3
2020	661	47.0	14.0	24.8
2021	636	49.0	12.9	25.2
2022	629	49.0	12.8	26.2
2023	638	45.7	13.9	30.9

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 Danville Area Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	540	41.4	13.0	n/a
1989	679	61.0	11.1	n/a
1990	713	52.9	13.4	0
1991	680	48.6	13.9	n/a
1992	698	55.0	12.6	n/a
1993	739	49.0	15.1	n/a
1994	737	49.5	14.9	n/a
1995	762	45.0	16.9	n/a
1996	762	45.0	16.9	n/a
1997	762	48.0	15.9	n/a
1998	815	48.0	17.0	n/a
1999	848	55.0	15.4	n/a
2000	840	55.0	15.3	13.6
2001	838	54.5	15.4	14.4
2002	822	57.8	14.2	17.2
2003	822	57.8	14.2	17.2
2004	828	61.3	13.5	16.1
2005	819	61.8	13.3	17.2
2006	826	62.5	13.2	20
2007	833	60.0	13.9	23
2008	796	121.0	6.6	22.7
2009	776	67.0	11.6	17.1
2010	720	61.2	11.7	16.9
2011	720	55.6	12.9	16.3
2012	711	51.1	13.8	19.5
2013	625	52.1	11.9	19.8
2014	643	48.3	13.2	17.1
2015	606	49.0	12.3	22.4
2016	607	45.0	13.4	19.1
2017	642	48.2	13.3	23.7
2018	667	48.8	13.6	21
2019	671	47.8	14.0	25.3
2020	661	47.0	14.0	24.8
2021	636	49.0	12.9	25.2
2022	629	49.0	12.8	26.2
2023	638	45.7	13.9	30.9

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 Danville Area Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$143 (1.0%)	$14,364 (99.0%)	$14,507
2020	$632 (4.0%)	$15,191 (96.0%)	$15,822
2021	$743 (4.6%)	$15,384 (95.4%)	$16,126
2022	$559 (4.4%)	$12,045 (95.6%)	$12,604

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Danville Area Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 108^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 8^th of 674 High schools	14.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Danville Area Senior High School)	77.6	65.4	12.2%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Danville Area Senior High School)	81.5	87.5	6%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Danville Area Senior High School)	85.9	87.4	1.5%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	35.1	36.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	671	638	4.9%
African American	17	24	41.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	29	25	13.8%
Hispanic	16	26	62.5%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	595	541	9.1%
Two or More Races	14	21	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.3%	30.9%	5.5%

Schools Near Danville Area Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2024)	Keystone Exams Biology (2024)	Keystone Exams Literature (2024)	PSSA Math (2024)			PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (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	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
Danville Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	733 Ironmen Lane	Danville	17821	Montour County	Danville Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 271-3268	638	46	13.9	30.9%	541 (84.8%)	24 (3.8%)	26 (4.1%)	25 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (3.3%)	70.5	203^rd of 686 public high schools	70.4%		96.5	8^th of 674 public high schools	98.8%	195	42.4	65.0	71.2									$12,604	$559	$12,045
North Central Secure Trmnt Unt	Public	7-12	210 Clinic Rd	Danville	17821	Montour County	North Central Secure Trmnt Unt	No	No	No	No	(570) 271-4710	29	11	2.6		4 (13.8%)	23 (79.3%)	2 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Danville Center Adolescent Female	Public	7-12	13 Kirkbride Drive	Danville	17821	Montour County	Danville Center Adolescent Female	No	No	No	No	(570) 271-4751	27	10	2.7		9 (33.3%)	13 (48.1%)	4 (14.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Southern Columbia High School	Public	9-12	812 Southern Drive	Catawissa	17820	Columbia County	Southern Columbia Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 356-3450	378	27	13.8	14.6%	355 (93.9%)	4 (1.1%)	10 (2.6%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	50.9	382^nd of 686 public high schools	44.3%		81.9	99^th of 674 public high schools	85.3%	283	61.2	33.3	57.1									$15,695	$1,118	$14,577
Bloomsburg Area High School	Public	9-12	1200 Railroad St	Bloomsburg	17815	Columbia County	Bloomsburg Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 784-6100	428	27	15.7	43.0%	348 (81.3%)	18 (4.2%)	30 (7.0%)	9 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.1%)	61.7	276^th of 686 public high schools	59.8%		60.3	294^th of 674 public high schools	56.4%	18	37.0	52.4	74.1									$14,399	$232	$14,166
Millville Area Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	345 School House Lane	Millville	17846	Columbia County	Millville Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 458-5538	251	34	7.4	39.8%	237 (94.4%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.2%)	41.1	462^nd of 686 public high schools	32.7%		86.4	68^th of 674 public high schools	89.9%	394	42.8	34.4	55.1	42.8	46.0	44.5	75.0	75.0	59.6	80.4	70.9	$28,142	$2,598	$25,544
Shikellamy High School	Public	9-12	600 Walnut Street	Sunbury	17801	Northumberland County	Shikellamy School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 286-3713	887	36	24.3	92.7%	663 (74.7%)	37 (4.2%)	129 (14.5%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (6.0%)	55.5	339^th of 686 public high schools	50.6%		41.9	449^th of 674 public high schools	33.4%	110	32.0	58.7	63.5									$15,287	$1,331	$13,957
Shamokin Area High School	Public	9-12	2000 W State St	Shamokin	17866	Northumberland County	Shamokin Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 648-5731	702	39	18.1	79.6%	579 (82.5%)	25 (3.6%)	72 (10.3%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (2.8%)	26.5	523^rd of 686 public high schools	23.8%		26.9	521^st of 674 public high schools	22.7%	2	28.5	29.6	49.3									$14,956	$1,408	$13,548
Northumberland County Career and Technology Center	Public	10-12	1700-2000 West Montgomery Stre	Coal Township	17866	Northumberland County	Northumberland County Career and Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(570) 644-0304	15	9	1.6		15 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Central Columbia Senior High School	Public	9-12	4777 Old Berwick Rd	Bloomsburg	17815	Columbia County	Central Columbia School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 784-2833	597	45	13.2	26.8%	531 (88.9%)	9 (1.5%)	22 (3.7%)	16 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (2.8%)	86.6	66^th of 686 public high schools	90.4%		87.8	57^th of 674 public high schools	91.5%	9	63.1	75.0	77.8									$21,169	$1,080	$20,089

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