Is Lower Dauphin High School a good school?

Yes. Lower Dauphin High School ranks in the top 9.8% of Pennsylvania high schools.

How many students attend Lower Dauphin High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,085 students attended Lower Dauphin High School.

What is the racial makeup of Lower Dauphin High School?

Students at Lower Dauphin High School are 82% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% African American.

What schools feed into Lower Dauphin High School?

Lower Dauphin High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Conewago Elementary School Elementary : East Hanover Elementary School Elementary : Londonderry Elementary School Elementary : Nye Elementary School Elementary : South Hanover Elementary School Middle : Lower Dauphin Middle School

Lower Dauphin High School

Summary:

Lower Dauphin High School is a public high school serving 1,085 students in grades 9-12 in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, part of the Lower Dauphin School District. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top in the state, with strong academic metrics, high graduation rates, and excellent performance for specialized student groups.

Lower Dauphin High School's academic success is evident in its Keystone Exam proficiency rates, which are significantly higher than the state averages, with 79.8% proficient or better in Literature, 72.1% in Biology, and 55.4% in Algebra I. The school's 4-year graduation rate is also impressive at 94.4%, well above the state average. In comparison, nearby schools like Harrisburg High School and Steelton-Highspire High School struggle academically, with much lower proficiency rates and graduation rates.

The relatively affluent student population at Lower Dauphin High School, as evidenced by the low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (22.03%), likely contributes to the school's academic success. In contrast, nearby schools like Harrisburg High School and Steelton-Highspire High School have 100% of their students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a more socioeconomically disadvantaged student population. This difference in socioeconomic factors may be a significant factor in the performance gap observed between Lower Dauphin High School and these nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 9-12

201 S Hanover St
Hummelstown, PA 17036-2699

(717) 566-5330

District: Lower Dauphin School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
66^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,107

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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	South Hanover Elementary School
Middle:	Lower Dauphin Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 1,085

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.2%

Hispanic:

8.3%

Two or more races:

5.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lower Dauphin High School ranks better than 90.2% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.71. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Lower Dauphin 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 (82.2%), Hispanic (8.3%), two or more races (5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lower Dauphin High School is 12.9. (See more...)

Compare Lower Dauphin High School employs 83.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lower Dauphin High School is $16,107.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Lower Dauphin High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lower Dauphin High School 66^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Lower Dauphin High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Lower Dauphin School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lower Dauphin School District 138^th of 606 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
2003	78.02	117^th	583	79.9%
2004	82.91	82^nd	590	86.1%
2005	73.12	150^th	593	74.7%
2006	64.77	237^th	604	60.8%
2007	51.00	381^st	615	38.0%
2008	72.75	146^th	621	76.5%
2009	71.55	174^th	632	72.5%
2010	62.89	273^rd	649	57.9%
2011	74.66	144^th	660	78.2%
2012	63.40	273^rd	664	58.9%
2013	76.52	113^th	591	80.9%
2014	76.76	102^nd	580	82.4%
2015	73.14	190^th	680	72.1%
2016	76.31	143^rd	677	78.9%
2017	81.87	88^th	663	86.7%
2018	78.08	135^th	673	79.9%
2019	76.47	163^rd	693	76.5%
2021	86.30	42^nd	537	92.2%
2022	69.19	211^th	634	66.7%
2023	86.71	66^th	674	90.2%

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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	61^st	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	263^rd	652	59.7%

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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	17^th	502	96.6%

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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	74^th	252	70.6%

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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	67^th	577	88.4%

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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 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

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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

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

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 163^rd of 693 High schools	Ranks 66^th 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)	75.3	55.4	19.9%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Lower Dauphin High School)	78.8	72.1	6.7%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Lower Dauphin High School)	80.4	79.8	0.6%
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	1122	1085	3.3%
African American	12	22	83.3%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	19	26	36.8%
Hispanic	90	90
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	953	892	6.4%
Two or More Races	48	54	12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	23.4%	22%	1.4%

Schools Near Lower Dauphin 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 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
Lower Dauphin High School	Public	9-12	201 S Hanover St	Hummelstown	17036	Dauphin County	Lower Dauphin School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 566-5330	1,085	84	12.9	22.0%	892 (82.2%)	22 (2.0%)	90 (8.3%)	26 (2.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (5.0%)	86.7	66^th of 674 public high schools	90.2%		69.2	211^th of 634 public high schools	66.7%	145	55.4	72.1	79.8									$16,107	$699	$15,408
Price	Public	6-12	101 East High Street	Hummelstown	17036	Dauphin County	Lower Dauphin School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 566-5325	14	1	12.7	78.6%	9 (64.3%)	1 (7.1%)	2 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (14.3%)								(n/a)												$33,725	$18,317	$15,408
Hershey High School	Public	9-12	550 Homestead Rd	Hershey	17033	Dauphin County	Derry Township School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 531-2244	1,093	82	13.3	22.0%	749 (68.5%)	43 (3.9%)	91 (8.3%)	160 (14.6%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (4.3%)	92	26^th of 674 public high schools	96.1%		85	64^th of 634 public high schools	89.9%	38	58.4	79.9	86.4									$20,715	$661	$20,054
Middletown Area High School	Public	9-12	1155 N Union St	Middletown	17057	Dauphin County	Middletown Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 948-3333	747	52	14.3	50.7%	431 (57.7%)	78 (10.4%)	138 (18.5%)	24 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	76 (10.2%)	55	341^st of 674 public high schools	49.4%		34.7	478^th of 634 public high schools	24.6%	137	40.9	48.2	59.5									$17,145	$1,624	$15,520
Dauphin County Technical School	Public	9-12	6001 Locust Ln	Harrisburg	17109	Dauphin County	Dauphin County Technical School	No	No	No	No	(717) 652-3170	1,125	80	14.0	56.9%	487 (43.3%)	248 (22.0%)	245 (21.8%)	111 (9.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (2.8%)	56.9	323^rd of 674 public high schools	52.1%		21.1	525^th of 634 public high schools	17.2%	202	20.8	59.0	67.4
Central Dauphin East Senior High School	Public	9-12	626 Rutherford Rd	Harrisburg	17109	Dauphin County	Central Dauphin School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 541-1662	1,590	100	15.8	99.9%	344 (21.6%)	494 (31.1%)	322 (20.3%)	250 (15.7%)	5 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	172 (10.8%)	25.5	529^th of 674 public high schools	21.5%		26.4	505^th of 634 public high schools	20.3%	24	16.7	24.6	55.2									$14,002	$840	$13,162
Steelton-Highspire High School	Public	7-12	250 Reynders Ave.	Steelton	17113	Dauphin County	Steelton-Highspire School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 704-3809	599	48	12.3	100.0%	78 (13.0%)	318 (53.1%)	165 (27.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.2%)	4	652^nd of 674 public high schools	3.3%		5	595^th of 634 public high schools	6.2%	57	5.7	7.7	11.8	2.5	3.4	3.0	21.1	21.1	29.4	13.5	20.7	$7,602	$1,081	$6,521
Central Dauphin Senior High School	Public	9-12	437 Piketown Road	Harrisburg	17112	Dauphin County	Central Dauphin School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 703-5360	1,975	122	16.1	32.6%	1,264 (64.0%)	225 (11.4%)	159 (8.1%)	187 (9.5%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	136 (6.9%)	59.3	302^nd of 674 public high schools	55.2%		70.1	209^th of 634 public high schools	67.0%	93	26.5	50.7	73.1									$13,904	$758	$13,147
Palmyra Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	1125 Park Dr	Palmyra	17078	Lebanon County	Palmyra Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 838-1331	1,181	70	16.8	22.9%	980 (83.0%)	13 (1.1%)	78 (6.6%)	60 (5.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (4.1%)	88.9	48^th of 674 public high schools	92.9%		85.9	57^th of 634 public high schools	91.0%	9	64.1	76.4	78.6									$13,007	$261	$12,746
Harrisburg High School	Public	9-12	2451 Market St	Harrisburg	17103	Dauphin County	Harrisburg City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 703-4300	1,230	77	16.0	100.0%	30 (2.4%)	628 (51.1%)	525 (42.7%)	16 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (2.5%)	3.3	664^th of 674 public high schools	1.5%		4.4	604^th of 634 public high schools	4.7%	60	2.1	2.8	12.2									$17,949	$466	$17,483

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