Donegal High School

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Donegal High School ranks 291 st of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Donegal High School is a public high school located in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, serving 930 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Donegal School District. The school has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of white students (76.13%) compared to nearby schools, as well as a significant Hispanic student population (14.41%).

Donegal High School's academic performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 138 out of 634 Pennsylvania high schools in 2021-2022 to 291 out of 674 in 2022-2023. While the school maintains a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 87.9% to 94.2%, its performance on the Keystone Exams is mixed, with lower proficiency rates in Algebra I compared to the state and nearby schools like Penn Manor High School and Northeastern Senior High School. However, Donegal High School has higher proficiency rates in Biology and Literature compared to some of its neighbors.

Another notable factor is the school's relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 31.31% to 42.58% over the past three years, which is higher than some nearby schools like Warwick Senior High School and Manheim Township High School. This suggests that Donegal High School serves a population with a higher proportion of students from lower-income families, which may contribute to the school's academic challenges and fluctuating performance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1025 Koser Road
Mount Joy, PA 17552-9797

(717) 653-1871

District: Donegal School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
291^st of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,206

Feeder schools for Donegal High School:

Elementary:	Donegal Intermediate School
	Donegal Primary School
Middle:	Donegal Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 930

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.1%

Hispanic:

14.4%

Two or more races:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Donegal High School ranks better than 56.8% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.41. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Donegal 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 (76.1%), Hispanic (14.4%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 42.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Donegal High School is 15.5. (See more...)

Compare Donegal High School employs 59.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Donegal High School is $15,206.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Donegal High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Donegal High School 291^st of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Donegal High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Disabled students:

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White students:

Donegal School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Donegal School District 217^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Donegal High School

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Rank History for all students at Donegal High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	58.48	274^th	583	53.0%
2004	65.74	224^th	590	62.0%
2005	66.00	212^th	593	64.2%
2006	62.78	257^th	604	57.5%
2007	58.29	310^th	615	49.6%
2008	51.06	370^th	621	40.4%
2009	50.14	388^th	632	38.6%
2010	57.45	328^th	649	49.5%
2011	53.59	383^rd	660	42.0%
2012	50.05	419^th	664	36.9%
2013	57.49	277^th	591	53.1%
2014	61.17	253^rd	580	56.4%
2015	58.11	369^th	680	45.7%
2016	62.97	323^rd	677	52.3%
2017	69.83	237^th	663	64.3%
2018	67.27	292^nd	673	56.6%
2019	64.11	307^th	693	55.7%
2021	58.68	285^th	537	46.9%
2022	77.44	138^th	634	78.2%
2023	60.41	291^st	674	56.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Donegal High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	52.95	324^th	652	50.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Donegal High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	43.82	244^th	502	51.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Donegal High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	26.46	189^th	252	25.0%

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Rank History for White students at Donegal High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	60.46	230^th	577	60.1%

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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 Donegal High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	664	19	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	690
1989	649	12	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	669
1990	615	8	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	630
1991	636	10	9	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	659
1992	666	13	8	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	691
1993	675	14	8	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	705
1994	682	13	9	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	718
1995	706	12	3	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	728
1996	706	12	3	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	728
1997	722	12	2	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	749
1998	741	20	1	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	777
1999	736	21	3	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	774
2000	711	15	5	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	748
2001	698	10	7	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	733
2002	717	10	12	26	4	n/a	n/a	0	769
2003	717	10	12	26	4	n/a	n/a	0	769
2004	751	10	9	28	4	n/a	n/a	0	802
2005	807	13	13	30	5	n/a	n/a	0	868
2006	856	16	12	32	4	n/a	n/a	0	920
2007	835	18	9	35	1	n/a	n/a	0	898
2008	828	26	9	35	1	n/a	n/a	0	899
2009	801	29	7	40	1	n/a	n/a	10	888
2010	784	33	5	47	3	n/a	n/a	9	881
2011	724	33	5	53	4	0	3	0	822
2012	700	27	7	65	2	1	11	0	813
2013	688	33	7	82	2	1	13	0	826
2014	697	34	8	81	1	1	13	0	835
2015	710	33	8	80	4	2	17	0	854
2016	730	36	12	77	3	1	17	0	876
2017	765	41	12	84	2	2	23	0	929
2018	750	38	11	88	1	2	30	0	920
2019	758	35	14	98	0	2	38	0	945
2020	735	35	12	91	1	1	42	0	917
2021	725	30	9	95	1	0	44	0	904
2022	704	38	10	124	1	0	48	0	925
2023	708	33	11	134	4	0	40	0	930

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 Donegal High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	690	42.9	16.0	n/a
1989	669	44.8	14.9	n/a
1990	630	44.6	14.1	0
1991	659	44.6	14.7	n/a
1992	691	48.6	14.2	n/a
1993	705	45.6	15.5	n/a
1994	718	45.1	15.9	n/a
1995	728	47.7	15.3	n/a
1996	728	47.7	15.3	n/a
1997	749	48.2	15.5	n/a
1998	777	51.9	15.0	n/a
1999	774	50.9	15.2	n/a
2000	748	51.5	14.5	9.6
2001	733	51.0	14.4	10.6
2002	769	56.0	13.7	11.1
2003	769	56.0	13.7	11.1
2004	802	56.7	14.1	10.2
2005	868	58.9	14.7	9.8
2006	920	57.8	15.9	14.9
2007	898	59.8	15.0	16
2008	899	48.5	18.5	16.6
2009	888	53.8	16.5	19.8
2010	881	51.3	17.1	24.2
2011	822	56.5	14.5	26.6
2012	813	51.2	15.8	30.1
2013	826	57.0	14.4	32.9
2014	835	59.4	14.0	34.9
2015	854	59.0	14.4	36.5
2016	876	59.0	14.8	35.6
2017	929	61.2	15.1	32.5
2018	920	61.5	14.9	34.5
2019	945	60.1	15.7	38.1
2020	917	59.4	15.4	29.9
2021	904	58.3	15.4	31.3
2022	925	59.3	15.5	37.4
2023	930	59.8	15.5	42.6

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 Donegal High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	690	42.9	16.0	n/a
1989	669	44.8	14.9	n/a
1990	630	44.6	14.1	0
1991	659	44.6	14.7	n/a
1992	691	48.6	14.2	n/a
1993	705	45.6	15.5	n/a
1994	718	45.1	15.9	n/a
1995	728	47.7	15.3	n/a
1996	728	47.7	15.3	n/a
1997	749	48.2	15.5	n/a
1998	777	51.9	15.0	n/a
1999	774	50.9	15.2	n/a
2000	748	51.5	14.5	9.6
2001	733	51.0	14.4	10.6
2002	769	56.0	13.7	11.1
2003	769	56.0	13.7	11.1
2004	802	56.7	14.1	10.2
2005	868	58.9	14.7	9.8
2006	920	57.8	15.9	14.9
2007	898	59.8	15.0	16
2008	899	48.5	18.5	16.6
2009	888	53.8	16.5	19.8
2010	881	51.3	17.1	24.2
2011	822	56.5	14.5	26.6
2012	813	51.2	15.8	30.1
2013	826	57.0	14.4	32.9
2014	835	59.4	14.0	34.9
2015	854	59.0	14.4	36.5
2016	876	59.0	14.8	35.6
2017	929	61.2	15.1	32.5
2018	920	61.5	14.9	34.5
2019	945	60.1	15.7	38.1
2020	917	59.4	15.4	29.9
2021	904	58.3	15.4	31.3
2022	925	59.3	15.5	37.4
2023	930	59.8	15.5	42.6

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 Donegal High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$104 (0.7%)	$14,137 (99.3%)	$14,241
2020	$67 (0.5%)	$14,088 (99.5%)	$14,155
2021	$659 (4.5%)	$13,924 (95.5%)	$14,584
2022	$968 (6.4%)	$14,238 (93.6%)	$15,206

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Donegal High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 307^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 291^st of 674 High schools	1.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Donegal High School)	67.4	23.8	43.6%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Donegal High School)	68.6	57.9	10.7%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Donegal High School)	73.7	69.9	3.8%
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	945	930	1.6%
African American	35	33	5.7%
American Indian	0	4
Asian	14	11	21.4%
Hispanic	98	134	36.7%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	758	708	6.6%
Two or More Races	38	40	5.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.1%	42.6%	4.5%

Schools Near Donegal 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
Donegal High School	Public	9-12	1025 Koser Road	Mount Joy	17552	Lancaster County	Donegal School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 653-1871	930	60	15.5	42.6%	708 (76.1%)	33 (3.5%)	134 (14.4%)	11 (1.2%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (4.3%)	60.4	291^st of 674 public high schools	56.8%		77.4	138^th of 634 public high schools	78.2%	153	23.8	57.9	69.9	$15,206	$968	$14,238
Lancaster County CTC - Mt Joy Campus	Public	9-12	432 Old Market St	Mount Joy	17552	Lancaster County	Lancaster County Career and Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(717) 653-3000	12	21	.5	25.0%	9 (75.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (8.3%)	1 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (8.3%)								(n/a)
Columbia High School	Public	9-12	901 Ironville Pike	Columbia	17512	Lancaster County	Columbia Borough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 684-7500	376	29	12.8	85.6%	173 (46.0%)	30 (8.0%)	135 (35.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (9.6%)	11.3	594^th of 674 public high schools	11.9%		15	549^th of 634 public high schools	13.4%	45	11.9	22.1	30.4	$23,567	$2,448	$21,119
Hempfield Senior High School	Public	9-12	200 Stanley Ave	Landisville	17538	Lancaster County	Hempfield School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 898-5510	2,268	139	16.3	33.2%	1,548 (68.3%)	149 (6.6%)	397 (17.5%)	93 (4.1%)	6 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (3.3%)	82.4	95^th of 674 public high schools	85.9%		78.3	124^th of 634 public high schools	80.4%	29	59.7	68.0	72.9	$16,952	$336	$16,617
Elizabethtown Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	600 E High St	Elizabethtown	17022	Lancaster County	Elizabethtown Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 367-1533	1,249	72	17.2	28.9%	1,056 (84.5%)	32 (2.6%)	85 (6.8%)	31 (2.5%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (3.4%)	71.6	194^th of 674 public high schools	71.2%		80.3	107^th of 634 public high schools	83.1%	87	50.8	59.3	66.7	$17,238	$492	$16,746
Eastern York High School	Public	9-12	720 Cool Creek Rd	Wrightsville	17368	York County	Eastern York School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 252-1551	632	49	12.9	46.2%	542 (85.8%)	20 (3.2%)	48 (7.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.0%)	76.2	142^nd of 674 public high schools	78.9%		76.8	145^th of 634 public high schools	77.1%	3	56.8	50.4	81.1	$17,493	$650	$16,843
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
Penn Manor High School	Public	9-12	East Cottage Avenue	Millersville	17551	Lancaster County	Penn Manor School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 872-9520	1,783	106	16.8	42.8%	1,254 (70.3%)	109 (6.1%)	304 (17.0%)	46 (2.6%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.2%)	65 (3.6%)	77.7	132^nd of 674 public high schools	80.4%		62.8	265^th of 634 public high schools	58.2%	133	55.1	61.4	72.1	$14,974	$1,032	$13,942
Northeastern Senior High School	Public	9-12	300 High St	Manchester	17345	York County	Northeastern York School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 266-3644	1,175	73	16.0	40.6%	844 (71.8%)	109 (9.3%)	125 (10.6%)	19 (1.6%)	5 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	71 (6.0%)	75.1	150^th of 674 public high schools	77.7%		81.9	93^rd of 634 public high schools	85.3%	57	46.6	61.3	72.9	$15,159	$320	$14,839
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Donegal High School

Is Donegal High School a good school?

Donegal High School ranks 291^st of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Donegal High School?

Donegal High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Donegal Intermediate School
Elementary : Donegal Primary School
Middle : Donegal Junior High School

What is the racial makeup of Donegal High School?

Students at Donegal High School are 76% White, 14% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 4% African American, 1% Asian.

What district is Donegal High School in?

Donegal School District

How many students attend Donegal High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 930 students attended Donegal High School.

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