Grove City Area High School

Summary:

Grove City Area High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 599 students in Grove City, Pennsylvania. The school is part of the Grove City Area School District, which is ranked 138 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

In recent years, Grove City Area High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from a high of 35 out of 537 Pennsylvania high schools in 2020-2021 to a low of 511 out of 680 in 2014-2015. In the most recent school year (2023-2024), the school ranked 250 out of 686 Pennsylvania high schools, with a 3-star rating. The school's performance has been mixed, with strengths in Biology and Literature Keystone Exams, but areas for improvement in Algebra I Keystone Exams. Nearby schools, such as Shenango High School and Neshannock Junior/Senior High School, have consistently outperformed Grove City Area High School in these assessments.

Interestingly, Grove City Area High School has seen a significant decrease in the percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, from 92.89% in 2020-2021 to 32.55% in 2022-2023. This shift in student demographics may have contributed to the school's improved performance in some academic areas. Additionally, the school's spending per student has remained relatively consistent, suggesting that factors other than just funding may be influencing its academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 511 Highland Ave
       Grove City, PA  16127-1107


(724) 458-5456

District: Grove City Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
250th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,536 Help


Feeder schools for Grove City Area High School:

Elementary:    Hillview Elementary School
Middle:    Grove City Area Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  599

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.8%
Two or more races:
3.5%
African American:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Grove City Area High School ranks better than 63.6% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.84. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Grove City Area 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 (91.8%), two or more races (3.5%), African American (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grove City Area High School is 14.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grove City Area High School is $16,536.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Grove City Area High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Grove City Area High School 250th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Grove City Area High School in the ranking list.)

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Grove City Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Grove City Area School District 138th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Grove City Area High School

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Rank History for all students at Grove City Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 86.30 61st 583 89.5%
2004 89.01 40th 590 93.2%
2005 84.46 52nd 593 91.2%
2006 88.93 16th 604 97.4%
2007 78.48 93rd 615 84.9%
2008 87.54 28th 621 95.5%
2009 79.74 89th 632 85.9%
2010 79.37 88th 649 86.4%
2011 78.77 88th 660 86.7%
2012 77.18 113th 664 83.0%
2013 57.24 280th 591 52.6%
2014 37.86 427th 580 26.4%
2015 35.69 511th 680 24.9%
2016 49.52 435th 677 35.7%
2017 69.70 239th 663 64.0%
2018 65.13 316th 673 53.0%
2019 71.12 216th 693 68.8%
2021 87.19 35th 537 93.5%
2022 51.96 377th 634 40.5%
2023 55.02 339th 674 49.7%
2024 64.84 250th 686 63.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Grove City Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.92 374th 652 42.6%
2024 43.77 386th 664 41.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Grove City Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 64.32 257th 665 61.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Grove City Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.39 394th 502 21.5%
2024 52.73 196th 513 61.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Grove City Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 63.35 249th 662 62.4%
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Rank History for White students at Grove City Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.75 356th 577 38.3%
2024 54.78 273rd 595 54.1%
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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.

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Tuesday, January 10, 2017

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Enrollment information for Grove City Area High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 734 11 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 751
1989 683 17 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 707
1990 678 17 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 705
1991 680 27 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 717
1992 679 13 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 699
1993 702 17 7 2 2 n/a n/a 0 730
1994 649 13 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 673
1995 651 19 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 677
1996 651 19 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 677
1997 675 11 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 699
1998 710 6 9 8 0 n/a n/a 0 733
1999 741 9 10 9 0 n/a n/a 0 769
2000 757 8 13 6 0 n/a n/a 0 784
2001 738 13 11 5 0 n/a n/a 0 767
2002 721 10 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 742
2003 721 10 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 742
2004 755 10 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 778
2005 741 4 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 759
2006 769 7 11 4 0 n/a n/a 0 791
2007 787 11 10 5 0 n/a n/a 0 813
2008 762 14 9 6 1 n/a n/a 0 792
2009 785 17 10 6 2 n/a n/a 1 821
2010 759 21 8 6 2 n/a n/a 1 797
2011 723 20 6 6 2 0 1 0 758
2012 708 19 5 8 1 0 1 0 742
2013 693 13 5 8 0 0 3 0 722
2014 647 14 5 7 0 0 4 0 677
2015 637 23 8 6 0 1 6 0 681
2016 635 24 7 5 0 1 5 0 677
2017 626 24 7 4 0 2 4 0 667
2018 607 14 9 6 0 2 11 0 649
2019 597 6 8 6 1 1 15 0 634
2020 593 4 6 5 2 0 15 0 625
2021 583 6 7 3 1 0 19 0 619
2022 576 6 7 7 1 0 23 0 620
2023 550 11 8 8 1 0 21 0 599

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 Grove City Area High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 751 48.0 15.6 n/a
1989 707 47.0 15.0 n/a
1990 705 47.0 15.0 0
1991 717 46.5 15.4 n/a
1992 699 48.0 14.5 n/a
1993 730 42.0 17.4 n/a
1994 673 43.0 15.7 n/a
1995 677 40.5 16.7 n/a
1996 677 40.5 16.7 n/a
1997 699 40.5 17.3 n/a
1998 733 40.0 18.3 n/a
1999 769 41.5 18.5 n/a
2000 784 41.5 18.9 13.4
2001 767 43.5 17.6 13.7
2002 742 43.5 17.1 14
2003 742 43.5 17.1 14
2004 778 42.7 18.2 13.2
2005 759 40.7 18.6 13.7
2006 791 43.2 18.3 15.5
2007 813 43.3 18.8 19.6
2008 792 43.9 18.0 21.3
2009 821 42.2 19.4 22.7
2010 797 42.4 18.7 26.9
2011 758 39.7 19.0 25.2
2012 742 37.1 19.9 26.5
2013 722 36.6 19.6 27
2014 677 36.6 18.4 28.8
2015 681 36.0 18.9 27.3
2016 677 37.0 18.2 25.4
2017 667 37.3 17.8 25.8
2018 649 39.0 16.6 23.4
2019 634 40.1 15.8 27.3
2020 625 40.7 15.3 28.2
2021 619 40.4 15.3 92.9
2022 620 40.4 15.3 89.7
2023 599 40.5 14.7 32.6

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 Grove City Area High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 751 48.0 15.6 n/a
1989 707 47.0 15.0 n/a
1990 705 47.0 15.0 0
1991 717 46.5 15.4 n/a
1992 699 48.0 14.5 n/a
1993 730 42.0 17.4 n/a
1994 673 43.0 15.7 n/a
1995 677 40.5 16.7 n/a
1996 677 40.5 16.7 n/a
1997 699 40.5 17.3 n/a
1998 733 40.0 18.3 n/a
1999 769 41.5 18.5 n/a
2000 784 41.5 18.9 13.4
2001 767 43.5 17.6 13.7
2002 742 43.5 17.1 14
2003 742 43.5 17.1 14
2004 778 42.7 18.2 13.2
2005 759 40.7 18.6 13.7
2006 791 43.2 18.3 15.5
2007 813 43.3 18.8 19.6
2008 792 43.9 18.0 21.3
2009 821 42.2 19.4 22.7
2010 797 42.4 18.7 26.9
2011 758 39.7 19.0 25.2
2012 742 37.1 19.9 26.5
2013 722 36.6 19.6 27
2014 677 36.6 18.4 28.8
2015 681 36.0 18.9 27.3
2016 677 37.0 18.2 25.4
2017 667 37.3 17.8 25.8
2018 649 39.0 16.6 23.4
2019 634 40.1 15.8 27.3
2020 625 40.7 15.3 28.2
2021 619 40.4 15.3 92.9
2022 620 40.4 15.3 89.7
2023 599 40.5 14.7 32.6

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 Grove City Area High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $46 (0.3%) $16,373 (99.7%) $16,419
2020 $113 (0.7%) $15,473 (99.3%) $15,586
2021 $1,080 (6.9%) $14,639 (93.1%) $15,719
2022 $2,062 (12.5%) $14,473 (87.5%) $16,536

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Grove City Area High School

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 216th of 693 High schoolsRanks 339th of 674 High schools
 19.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Grove City Area High School)73.714.3
 59.4%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Grove City Area High School)72.756.9
 15.8%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Grove City Area High School)76.866.4
 10.4%
   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 Students634599
 5.5%
African American611
 83.3%
American Indian11
Asian88
Hispanic68
 33.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White597550
 7.9%
Two or More Races1521
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.3%32.6%
 5.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Grove City Area High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 599 students attended Grove City Area High School.

Students at Grove City Area High School are 92% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian, 1% Hispanic.

Grove City Area High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hillview Elementary School
Middle : Grove City Area Middle School

Grove City Area High School ranks 250th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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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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