Lower Dauphin High School

Summary:

Lower Dauphin High School is a public high school in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, serving 1,085 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Lower Dauphin School District, which is ranked 162 out of 610 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Lower Dauphin High School consistently performs well academically, with higher proficiency rates on Keystone Exams compared to the state average in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature. The school also maintains strong graduation rates, ranging from 87.0% to 94.4% over the past few years, outperforming the state average. Additionally, the school's dropout rates are low, ranging from 0.5% to 1.6%, which is better than the state average. When compared to nearby schools like Harrisburg High School and Steelton-Highspire High School, Lower Dauphin High School stands out as a high-performing institution with significantly higher proficiency rates on Keystone Exams.

While Lower Dauphin High School performs well overall, there are some disparities in the performance of different student subgroups. The school's ranking for White students and students with low socioeconomic status is lower compared to other subgroups, indicating a need to address these achievement gaps. Additionally, the school's higher spending per student compared to the state average suggests that it has access to more resources and funding, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 201 S Hanover St
       Hummelstown, PA  17036-2699


(717) 566-5330

District: Lower Dauphin School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
157th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,107 Help


Feeder schools for Lower Dauphin High School:

Elementary:    Conewago Elementary School
    East Hanover Elementary School
    Londonderry Elementary School
    Nye Elementary School
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Middle:    Lower Dauphin Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  1,088

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.0%
Hispanic:
8.7%
Two or more races:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lower Dauphin High School ranks better than 77.1% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.52. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lower Dauphin 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 (81%), Hispanic (8.7%), two or more races (5.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 25.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lower Dauphin High School is 13. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lower Dauphin High School is $16,107.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lower Dauphin High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lower Dauphin High School 157th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Lower Dauphin High School in the ranking list.)

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Lower Dauphin School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lower Dauphin School District 162nd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lower Dauphin High School

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Rank History for all students at Lower Dauphin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 78.02 117th 583 79.9%
2004 82.91 82nd 590 86.1%
2005 73.12 150th 593 74.7%
2006 64.77 237th 604 60.8%
2007 51.00 381st 615 38.0%
2008 72.75 146th 621 76.5%
2009 71.55 174th 632 72.5%
2010 62.89 273rd 649 57.9%
2011 74.66 144th 660 78.2%
2012 63.40 273rd 664 58.9%
2013 76.52 113th 591 80.9%
2014 76.76 102nd 580 82.4%
2015 73.14 190th 680 72.1%
2016 76.31 143rd 677 78.9%
2017 81.87 88th 663 86.7%
2018 78.08 135th 673 79.9%
2019 76.47 163rd 693 76.5%
2021 86.30 42nd 537 92.2%
2022 69.19 211th 634 66.7%
2023 86.71 66th 674 90.2%
2024 75.52 157th 686 77.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lower Dauphin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.79 61st 129 52.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lower Dauphin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.11 263rd 652 59.7%
2024 57.12 283rd 664 57.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Lower Dauphin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 77.99 129th 665 80.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Lower Dauphin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 96.93 17th 502 96.6%
2024 53.89 191st 513 62.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Lower Dauphin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 70.65 188th 662 71.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lower Dauphin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.18 74th 252 70.6%
2024 74.11 57th 274 79.2%
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Rank History for White students at Lower Dauphin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 84.87 67th 577 88.4%
2024 66.58 187th 595 68.6%
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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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Enrollment information for Lower Dauphin High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1058 10 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 1076
1989 747 7 3 2 2 n/a n/a 0 761
1990 1393 5 16 5 3 n/a n/a 0 1422
1991 1381 7 20 8 3 n/a n/a 0 1419
1992 1456 8 21 8 4 n/a n/a 0 1497
1993 1466 12 24 10 2 n/a n/a 0 1514
1994 1539 12 25 10 2 n/a n/a 0 1588
1995 1045 8 13 10 2 n/a n/a 0 1078
1996 1045 8 13 10 2 n/a n/a 0 1078
1997 1068 11 13 7 1 n/a n/a 0 1100
1998 1104 11 12 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1133
1999 1099 10 6 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1123
2000 1103 12 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1126
2001 1143 12 10 11 0 n/a n/a 0 1176
2002 1171 16 13 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1206
2003 1171 16 13 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1206
2004 1196 18 12 10 0 n/a n/a 0 1236
2005 1178 20 9 14 0 n/a n/a 0 1221
2006 1247 25 8 22 0 n/a n/a 0 1302
2007 1214 25 10 26 0 n/a n/a 0 1275
2008 1196 20 10 25 0 n/a n/a 0 1251
2009 1194 23 9 29 0 n/a n/a 4 1259
2010 1136 19 17 36 0 n/a n/a 7 1215
2011 1080 13 7 56 3 0 60 0 1219
2012 1051 15 10 51 4 0 62 0 1193
2013 1036 16 19 48 4 0 53 0 1176
2014 1043 12 17 47 4 1 43 0 1167
2015 1039 12 19 67 1 0 36 0 1174
2016 1019 15 17 66 1 0 38 0 1156
2017 1000 17 19 70 1 0 39 0 1146
2018 993 15 18 91 1 0 47 0 1165
2019 953 12 19 90 0 0 48 0 1122
2020 943 16 19 96 0 0 57 0 1131
2021 965 19 23 100 0 0 58 0 1165
2022 923 21 28 97 0 0 49 0 1118
2023 892 22 26 90 1 0 54 0 1085
2024 881 17 35 95 1 0 59 0 1088

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 Lower Dauphin High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1076 67.1 16.0 n/a
1989 761 59.4 12.8 n/a
1990 1422 97.5 14.5 0
1991 1419 97.8 14.5 n/a
1992 1497 97.8 15.3 n/a
1993 1514 101.0 15.0 n/a
1994 1588 99.2 16.0 n/a
1995 1078 65.5 16.5 n/a
1996 1078 65.5 16.5 n/a
1997 1100 71.8 15.3 n/a
1998 1133 73.2 15.5 n/a
1999 1123 76.3 14.7 n/a
2000 1126 75.7 14.9 3
2001 1176 78.0 15.1 5.3
2002 1206 82.4 14.6 7.7
2003 1206 82.4 14.6 7.7
2004 1236 83.7 14.8 6.1
2005 1221 87.2 14.0 7.6
2006 1302 87.4 14.9 10.4
2007 1275 89.9 14.2 11
2008 1251 89.6 14.0 12
2009 1259 89.3 14.1 12.3
2010 1215 91.1 13.3 12.3
2011 1219 92.3 13.2 12.6
2012 1193 87.5 13.6 15.4
2013 1176 87.9 13.3 12.5
2014 1167 85.4 13.6 12.2
2015 1174 87.0 13.4 15.8
2016 1156 88.0 13.1 19.5
2017 1146 89.3 12.8 21
2018 1165 87.9 13.2 24.2
2019 1122 87.0 12.8 23.4
2020 1131 87.0 12.9 23.5
2021 1165 85.6 13.6 23.3
2022 1118 83.6 13.3 22.6
2023 1085 83.6 12.9 22
2024 1088 83.5 13.0 25.7

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 Lower Dauphin High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1076 67.1 16.0 n/a
1989 761 59.4 12.8 n/a
1990 1422 97.5 14.5 0
1991 1419 97.8 14.5 n/a
1992 1497 97.8 15.3 n/a
1993 1514 101.0 15.0 n/a
1994 1588 99.2 16.0 n/a
1995 1078 65.5 16.5 n/a
1996 1078 65.5 16.5 n/a
1997 1100 71.8 15.3 n/a
1998 1133 73.2 15.5 n/a
1999 1123 76.3 14.7 n/a
2000 1126 75.7 14.9 3
2001 1176 78.0 15.1 5.3
2002 1206 82.4 14.6 7.7
2003 1206 82.4 14.6 7.7
2004 1236 83.7 14.8 6.1
2005 1221 87.2 14.0 7.6
2006 1302 87.4 14.9 10.4
2007 1275 89.9 14.2 11
2008 1251 89.6 14.0 12
2009 1259 89.3 14.1 12.3
2010 1215 91.1 13.3 12.3
2011 1219 92.3 13.2 12.6
2012 1193 87.5 13.6 15.4
2013 1176 87.9 13.3 12.5
2014 1167 85.4 13.6 12.2
2015 1174 87.0 13.4 15.8
2016 1156 88.0 13.1 19.5
2017 1146 89.3 12.8 21
2018 1165 87.9 13.2 24.2
2019 1122 87.0 12.8 23.4
2020 1131 87.0 12.9 23.5
2021 1165 85.6 13.6 23.3
2022 1118 83.6 13.3 22.6
2023 1085 83.6 12.9 22
2024 1088 83.5 13.0 25.7

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 Lower Dauphin High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $282 (1.9%) $14,319 (98.1%) $14,601
2020 $285 (2.0%) $14,194 (98.0%) $14,479
2021 $477 (3.1%) $15,104 (96.9%) $15,581
2022 $699 (4.3%) $15,408 (95.7%) $16,107

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lower Dauphin 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 163rd of 693 High schoolsRanks 66th of 674 High schools
 13.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Lower Dauphin High School)75.355.4
 19.9%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Lower Dauphin High School)78.872.1
 6.7%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Lower Dauphin High School)80.479.8
 0.6%
   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 Students11221085
 3.3%
African American1222
 83.3%
American Indian01
Asian1926
 36.8%
Hispanic9090
Pacific Islander00
White953892
 6.4%
Two or More Races4854
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.4%22%
 1.4%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 1,088 students attended Lower Dauphin High School.

Lower Dauphin High School ranks 157th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Lower Dauphin High School are 81% White, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American.


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