Is Ephrata Senior High School a good school?

Ephrata Senior High School ranks 126 th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ephrata Senior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,317 students attended Ephrata Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Ephrata Senior High School?

Students at Ephrata Senior High School are 79% White, 11% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 3% Asian.

What schools feed into Ephrata Senior High School?

Ephrata Senior High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Akron Elementary School Elementary : Clay Elementary School Elementary : Fulton Elementary School Elementary : Highland Elementary School Middle : Ephrata Intermediate School Middle : Ephrata Middle School

Ephrata Senior High School

Summary:

Ephrata Senior High School is a public high school serving 1,317 students in grades 9-12 in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, which is part of the Cocalico School District. The school consistently outperforms the state average on academic measures, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ephrata Senior High School stands out for its strong academic performance, with a higher percentage of students scoring proficient or better on the Keystone Exams compared to the state average. In 2022-2023, the school had 65.3% proficiency in Algebra I, 61.6% in Biology, and 69.9% in Literature, all significantly above the state averages. The school also maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 87.3% to 91.0% over the past five years, consistently outperforming the state average. However, the school's student population is predominantly White, with a lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students compared to nearby schools like Phoenix Academy and McCaskey Campus.

While Ephrata Senior High School performs well overall, the data reveals some disparities in the performance of specific student subgroups. For example, the school's Asian and disabled student populations rank lower compared to other subgroups within the school and the state. Additionally, the school's higher per-student spending of $15,889 in 2021-2022 may contribute to its stronger academic outcomes compared to some nearby schools. Continued focus on addressing the needs of all student subgroups and exploring ways to support the academic growth of underperforming populations could further enhance the school's overall performance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

803 Oak Blvd
Ephrata, PA 17522

(717) 721-1478

District: Ephrata Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
126^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,889

Feeder schools for Ephrata Senior High School:

Elementary:	Akron Elementary School
	Clay Elementary School
	Fulton Elementary School
	Highland Elementary School
Middle:	Ephrata Intermediate School
	Ephrata Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 1,317

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.9%

Hispanic:

11.4%

Two or more races:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ephrata Senior High School ranks better than 81.3% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.02. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Ephrata Senior 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 (78.9%), Hispanic (11.4%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ephrata Senior High School is 13.5. (See more...)

Compare Ephrata Senior High School employs 97.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ephrata Senior High School is $15,889.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Ephrata Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ephrata Senior High School 126^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Ephrata Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

Asian students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Ephrata Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ephrata Area School District 186^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ephrata Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Ephrata Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	73.57	142^nd	583	75.6%
2004	67.52	207^th	590	64.9%
2005	45.51	400^th	593	32.5%
2006	64.89	234^th	604	61.3%
2007	73.01	144^th	615	76.6%
2008	67.96	193^rd	621	68.9%
2009	72.14	165^th	632	73.9%
2010	78.06	101^st	649	84.4%
2011	81.76	67^th	660	89.8%
2012	76.15	125^th	664	81.2%
2013	67.14	182^nd	591	69.2%
2014	70.39	162^nd	580	72.1%
2015	84.75	59^th	680	91.3%
2016	79.65	109^th	677	83.9%
2017	71.50	224^th	663	66.2%
2018	75.83	167^th	673	75.2%
2019	76.97	161^st	693	76.8%
2021	72.81	160^th	537	70.2%
2022	79.79	113^th	634	82.2%
2023	78.02	126^th	674	81.3%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	80.08	102^nd	652	84.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Ephrata Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.43	283^rd	502	43.6%

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Rank History for Asian students at Ephrata Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	26.52	85^th	112	24.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ephrata Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	59.49	100^th	252	60.3%

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Rank History for White students at Ephrata Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	73.50	139^th	577	75.9%

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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 Ephrata Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1118	1	28	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	1158
1989	1069	1	27	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	1112
1990	1130	4	33	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	1181
1991	1119	2	33	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	1170
1992	1134	2	33	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	1185
1993	1158	2	34	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	1212
1994	1149	4	31	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	1204
1995	1218	10	31	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	1284
1996	1218	10	31	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	1284
1997	1216	9	34	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	1281
1998	1228	12	36	21	2	n/a	n/a	0	1299
1999	1262	10	41	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	1335
2000	1263	5	38	21	2	n/a	n/a	0	1329
2001	1325	5	41	24	1	n/a	n/a	0	1396
2002	1304	6	41	28	1	n/a	n/a	0	1380
2003	1304	6	41	28	1	n/a	n/a	0	1380
2004	1280	10	37	33	2	n/a	n/a	0	1362
2005	1277	12	31	32	0	n/a	n/a	0	1352
2006	1279	11	35	46	3	n/a	n/a	0	1374
2007	1209	21	34	48	4	n/a	n/a	0	1316
2008	1194	16	33	57	5	n/a	n/a	0	1305
2009	1171	23	40	70	4	n/a	n/a	1	1309
2010	1129	24	37	66	2	n/a	n/a	0	1258
2011	1145	22	32	87	1	2	0	0	1289
2012	1132	32	32	97	2	1	0	0	1296
2013	1099	47	30	93	1	1	0	0	1271
2014	1079	51	30	106	4	0	2	0	1272
2015	1058	47	30	90	7	0	7	0	1239
2016	1069	43	37	85	4	0	9	0	1247
2017	1049	45	35	108	5	0	11	0	1253
2018	1043	43	36	111	4	0	12	0	1249
2019	1033	47	39	125	3	0	21	0	1268
2020	1046	48	35	139	3	0	23	0	1294
2021	1054	43	38	149	4	1	26	0	1315
2022	1041	36	33	152	4	1	37	0	1304
2023	1039	37	36	150	3	2	50	0	1317

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 Ephrata Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1158	70.0	16.5	n/a
1989	1112	71.0	15.6	n/a
1990	1181	75.5	15.6	0
1991	1170	77.0	15.1	n/a
1992	1185	80.5	14.7	n/a
1993	1212	75.2	16.1	n/a
1994	1204	69.2	17.4	n/a
1995	1284	73.2	17.5	n/a
1996	1284	73.2	17.5	n/a
1997	1281	74.7	17.1	n/a
1998	1299	76.0	17.1	n/a
1999	1335	78.0	17.1	n/a
2000	1329	79.0	16.8	12.9
2001	1396	78.0	17.9	11
2002	1380	78.3	17.6	12.2
2003	1380	78.3	17.6	12.2
2004	1362	78.0	17.5	11.4
2005	1352	81.6	16.6	12.4
2006	1374	82.4	16.7	17
2007	1316	83.5	15.8	17.3
2008	1305	83.0	15.7	15.8
2009	1309	83.5	15.7	16.8
2010	1258	81.6	15.4	24.9
2011	1289	80.3	16.0	27.5
2012	1296	75.7	17.0	29.3
2013	1271	71.4	17.7	35.2
2014	1272	70.3	18.0	36.7
2015	1239	69.0	17.9	37.8
2016	1247	72.0	17.3	37.9
2017	1253	72.9	17.1	38.5
2018	1249	73.9	16.8	39.6
2019	1268	73.0	17.3	39.2
2020	1294	72.9	17.7	34.2
2021	1315	74.8	17.5	39.2
2022	1304	98.0	13.2	36.8
2023	1317	97.2	13.5	41

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 Ephrata Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1158	70.0	16.5	n/a
1989	1112	71.0	15.6	n/a
1990	1181	75.5	15.6	0
1991	1170	77.0	15.1	n/a
1992	1185	80.5	14.7	n/a
1993	1212	75.2	16.1	n/a
1994	1204	69.2	17.4	n/a
1995	1284	73.2	17.5	n/a
1996	1284	73.2	17.5	n/a
1997	1281	74.7	17.1	n/a
1998	1299	76.0	17.1	n/a
1999	1335	78.0	17.1	n/a
2000	1329	79.0	16.8	12.9
2001	1396	78.0	17.9	11
2002	1380	78.3	17.6	12.2
2003	1380	78.3	17.6	12.2
2004	1362	78.0	17.5	11.4
2005	1352	81.6	16.6	12.4
2006	1374	82.4	16.7	17
2007	1316	83.5	15.8	17.3
2008	1305	83.0	15.7	15.8
2009	1309	83.5	15.7	16.8
2010	1258	81.6	15.4	24.9
2011	1289	80.3	16.0	27.5
2012	1296	75.7	17.0	29.3
2013	1271	71.4	17.7	35.2
2014	1272	70.3	18.0	36.7
2015	1239	69.0	17.9	37.8
2016	1247	72.0	17.3	37.9
2017	1253	72.9	17.1	38.5
2018	1249	73.9	16.8	39.6
2019	1268	73.0	17.3	39.2
2020	1294	72.9	17.7	34.2
2021	1315	74.8	17.5	39.2
2022	1304	98.0	13.2	36.8
2023	1317	97.2	13.5	41

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 Ephrata Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$14,220 (100.0%)	$14,220
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$14,194 (100.0%)	$14,194
2021	$190 (1.3%)	$14,956 (98.7%)	$15,146
2022	$69 (0.4%)	$15,819 (99.6%)	$15,889

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ephrata Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 161^st of 693 High schools	Ranks 126^th of 674 High schools	4.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Ephrata Senior High School)	82.8	65.3	17.5%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Ephrata Senior High School)	71.9	61.6	10.3%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Ephrata Senior High School)	81.5	69.9	11.6%
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	1268	1317	3.9%
African American	47	37	21.3%
American Indian	3	3
Asian	39	36	7.7%
Hispanic	125	150	20%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	1033	1039	0.6%
Two or More Races	21	50	138.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.2%	41%	1.8%

Schools Near Ephrata Senior 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)	PSSA Math (2023)				PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (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	PSSA Math 6th 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 6th Grade	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
Ephrata Senior High School	Public	9-12	803 Oak Blvd	Ephrata	17522	Lancaster County	Ephrata Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 721-1478	1,317	97	13.5	41.0%	1,039 (78.9%)	37 (2.8%)	150 (11.4%)	36 (2.7%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	50 (3.8%)	78	126^th of 674 public high schools	81.3%		79.8	113^th of 634 public high schools	82.2%	13	65.3	61.6	69.9											$15,889	$69	$15,819
Lancaster County CTC - Brownstown Campus	Public	9-12	231 Snyder Road	Ephrata	17522	Lancaster County	Lancaster County Career and Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(717) 859-5101	18	17	1.0	33.3%	14 (77.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.6%)								(n/a)
Cocalico Senior High School	Public	9-12	South 4th Street	Denver	17517	Lancaster County	Cocalico School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 336-1423	1,008	68	14.8	37.6%	840 (83.3%)	23 (2.3%)	86 (8.5%)	34 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (2.4%)	73.1	175^th of 674 public high schools	74.0%		73.3	187^th of 634 public high schools	70.5%	12	32.3	61.9	80.7											$4,277	$681	$3,597
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
Manheim Township High School	Public	9-12	School Road	Lancaster	17601	Lancaster County	Manheim Township School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 560-3097	1,899	119	15.9	28.8%	1,208 (63.6%)	127 (6.7%)	277 (14.6%)	182 (9.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	104 (5.5%)	85.3	77^th of 674 public high schools	88.6%		77.1	143^rd of 634 public high schools	77.4%	66	57.5	70.1	78.0											$14,319	$694	$13,625
Garden Spot Senior High School	Public	9-12	669 E Main St	New Holland	17557	Lancaster County	Eastern Lancaster County School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 354-1555	926	69	13.4	39.2%	718 (77.5%)	22 (2.4%)	116 (12.5%)	35 (3.8%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	32 (3.5%)	75.3	148^th of 674 public high schools	78.0%		80.9	103^rd of 634 public high schools	83.8%	45	45.3	59.3	76.0											$19,967	$1,213	$18,755
Conestoga Valley Senior High School	Public	9-12	2110 Horseshoe Rd	Lancaster	17601	Lancaster County	Conestoga Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 397-5231	1,282	84	15.3	41.0%	737 (57.5%)	99 (7.7%)	302 (23.6%)	56 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	87 (6.8%)	69.3	212^th of 674 public high schools	68.5%		82	91^st of 634 public high schools	85.6%	121	41.8	53.2	74.8											$16,039	$442	$15,597
McCaskey Campus	Public	9-12	445 N Reservoir St	Lancaster	17602	Lancaster County	Lancaster School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 291-6211	2,620	180	14.5	87.9%	389 (14.8%)	458 (17.5%)	1,534 (58.5%)	91 (3.5%)	1 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	147 (5.6%)	21	549^th of 674 public high schools	18.5%		12.1	561^st of 634 public high schools	11.5%	12	6.3	29.2	51.1											$20,905	$2,577	$18,328
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
La Academia Partnership Charter School	Public, Charter	6-12	30 N Ann Street	Lancaster	17602	Lancaster County	La Academia Partnership Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(717) 295-7763	200	23	8.6	100.0%	3 (1.5%)	19 (9.5%)	171 (85.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.5%)	5.5	636^th of 674 public high schools	5.6%					(n/a)	9.5	4.2	19.2	0.0	5.3	0.0	1.4	6.6	6.6	10.5	9.5	12.1	11.0	$680	$604	$76

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