Line Mountain High School

Summary:

Line Mountain High School is a public high school located in Herndon, Pennsylvania, serving grades 9-12 and part of the Line Mountain School District, which is ranked 196 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top in Pennsylvania, with 65.8% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Algebra I, 68.8% in Biology, and 85.1% in Literature - all significantly higher than state averages. Line Mountain High School maintains an impressive 95.4% to 98.9% 4-year graduation rate and a low 0.0% to 1.3% dropout rate. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (34.14% free/reduced lunch recipients), the school ranks 57th out of 652 high schools in Pennsylvania for this student group.

Compared to nearby schools, Line Mountain High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students, ranging from 96.86% to 100%, in contrast to more diverse schools like Shamokin Area High School, which has a student body that is 82.48% white. Line Mountain High School also has a higher per-student spending ($14,671) and a lower student-teacher ratio (11.5) than some neighboring schools, such as Midd-West High School ($13,862 per student, 18.1 student-teacher ratio) and Shikellamy High School (24.3 student-teacher ratio).

Detail:

Public 9-12

187 Line Mountain Road
Herndon, PA 17830-9660

(570) 758-2011

District: Line Mountain School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
39^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,671

Feeder schools for Line Mountain High School:

Elementary:	Line Mountain Elementary School
Middle:	Line Mountain Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 331

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.0%

Hispanic:

1.5%

African American:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Line Mountain High School ranks better than 94.2% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.98. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Line Mountain 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 (97%), Hispanic (1.5%), African American (0.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Line Mountain High School is 11.5. (See more...)

Compare Line Mountain High School employs 28.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Line Mountain High School is $14,671.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Line Mountain High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Line Mountain High School 39^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Line Mountain High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Line Mountain School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Line Mountain School District 196^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Line Mountain High School

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Rank History for all students at Line Mountain High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	63.99	223^rd	583	61.7%
2004	34.15	451^st	590	23.6%
2005	42.82	419^th	593	29.3%
2006	30.01	501^st	604	17.1%
2007	43.23	440^th	615	28.5%
2008	58.94	297^th	621	52.2%
2009	48.32	403^rd	632	36.2%
2010	64.52	249^th	649	61.6%
2011	57.05	348^th	660	47.3%
2012	69.69	215^th	664	67.6%
2013	14.61	525^th	591	11.2%
2014	41.67	406^th	580	30.0%
2015	43.24	471^st	680	30.7%
2016	53.21	406^th	677	40.0%
2017	61.32	329^th	663	50.4%
2018	76.94	148^th	673	78.0%
2019	67.96	273^rd	693	60.6%
2021	66.11	225^th	537	58.1%
2022	56.91	330^th	634	47.9%
2023	89.98	39^th	674	94.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Line Mountain High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	87.28	57^th	652	91.3%

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Rank History for White students at Line Mountain High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	86.73	49^th	577	91.5%

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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 Line Mountain High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	602	1	1	0	4	n/a	n/a	608
1989	568	0	1	0	3	n/a	n/a	572
1990	518	0	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	522
1991	463	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	465
1992	476	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	477
1993	477	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	478
1994	499	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	500
1995	513	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	513
1996	513	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	513
1997	514	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	514
1998	513	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	514
1999	498	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	500
2000	502	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	506
2001	463	1	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	468
2002	432	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	433
2003	432	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	433
2004	643	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	645
2005	615	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	618
2006	574	3	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	579
2007	605	3	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	611
2008	585	4	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	592
2009	547	7	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	557
2010	547	6	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	558
2011	560	8	0	5	0	0	0	573
2012	555	5	0	6	0	0	0	566
2013	528	6	0	9	1	0	0	544
2014	356	4	0	4	0	0	1	365
2015	364	2	0	2	0	0	1	369
2016	363	5	3	6	0	0	1	378
2017	360	3	2	7	0	0	1	373
2018	360	3	2	6	0	0	2	373
2019	353	2	3	2	0	0	1	361
2020	362	1	1	4	0	0	2	370
2021	362	1	1	1	0	0	1	366
2022	320	1	2	3	0	0	3	329
2023	321	2	1	5	0	0	2	331

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 Line Mountain High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	608	33.5	18.1	n/a
1989	572	33.3	17.1	n/a
1990	522	32.9	15.8	0
1991	465	35.0	13.2	n/a
1992	477	35.0	13.6	n/a
1993	478	29.5	16.2	n/a
1994	500	27.5	18.2	n/a
1995	513	27.0	19.0	n/a
1996	513	27.0	19.0	n/a
1997	514	31.5	16.3	n/a
1998	514	30.5	16.9	n/a
1999	500	34.0	14.7	n/a
2000	506	32.0	15.8	21.5
2001	468	32.0	14.6	21.8
2002	433	33.0	13.1	24.2
2003	433	33.0	13.1	24.2
2004	645	40.8	15.8	33.5
2005	618	44.9	13.8	17
2006	579	41.7	13.9	28
2007	611	43.6	14.0	27.3
2008	592	47.1	12.6	28.2
2009	557	46.1	12.1	30.2
2010	558	46.1	12.1	32.6
2011	573	40.1	14.2	33.2
2012	566	44.2	12.7	33.9
2013	544	44.2	12.2	38.8
2014	365	36.5	10.0	39.7
2015	369	36.0	10.2	39.3
2016	378	31.0	12.1	41.8
2017	373	31.2	11.9	38.6
2018	373	31.2	11.9	35.4
2019	361	31.2	11.5	34.3
2020	370	31.2	11.8	32.2
2021	366	28.7	12.7	36.6
2022	329	28.7	11.4	28
2023	331	28.7	11.5	34.1

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 Line Mountain High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	608	33.5	18.1	n/a
1989	572	33.3	17.1	n/a
1990	522	32.9	15.8	0
1991	465	35.0	13.2	n/a
1992	477	35.0	13.6	n/a
1993	478	29.5	16.2	n/a
1994	500	27.5	18.2	n/a
1995	513	27.0	19.0	n/a
1996	513	27.0	19.0	n/a
1997	514	31.5	16.3	n/a
1998	514	30.5	16.9	n/a
1999	500	34.0	14.7	n/a
2000	506	32.0	15.8	21.5
2001	468	32.0	14.6	21.8
2002	433	33.0	13.1	24.2
2003	433	33.0	13.1	24.2
2004	645	40.8	15.8	33.5
2005	618	44.9	13.8	17
2006	579	41.7	13.9	28
2007	611	43.6	14.0	27.3
2008	592	47.1	12.6	28.2
2009	557	46.1	12.1	30.2
2010	558	46.1	12.1	32.6
2011	573	40.1	14.2	33.2
2012	566	44.2	12.7	33.9
2013	544	44.2	12.2	38.8
2014	365	36.5	10.0	39.7
2015	369	36.0	10.2	39.3
2016	378	31.0	12.1	41.8
2017	373	31.2	11.9	38.6
2018	373	31.2	11.9	35.4
2019	361	31.2	11.5	34.3
2020	370	31.2	11.8	32.2
2021	366	28.7	12.7	36.6
2022	329	28.7	11.4	28
2023	331	28.7	11.5	34.1

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 Line Mountain High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$610 (4.7%)	$12,284 (95.3%)	$12,894
2020	$645 (4.9%)	$12,500 (95.1%)	$13,145
2021	$832 (6.2%)	$12,545 (93.8%)	$13,376
2022	$1,516 (10.3%)	$13,155 (89.7%)	$14,671

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Line Mountain High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 273^rd of 693 High schools	Ranks 39^th of 674 High schools	33.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Line Mountain High School)	63.1	65.8	2.7%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Line Mountain High School)	73.8	68.8	5%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Line Mountain High School)	80	85.1	5.1%
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	361	331	8.3%
African American	2	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	2	5	150%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	353	321	9.1%
Two or More Races	1	2	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.3%	34.1%	0.2%

Schools Near Line Mountain 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
Line Mountain High School	Public	9-12	187 Line Mountain Road	Herndon	17830	Northumberland County	Line Mountain School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 758-2011	331	29	11.5	34.1%	321 (97.0%)	2 (0.6%)	5 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	90	39^th of 674 public high schools	94.2%		56.9	330^th of 634 public high schools	47.9%	291	65.8	68.8	85.1									$14,671	$1,516	$13,155
Upper Dauphin Area High School	Public	9-12	220 N Church St	Elizabethville	17023	Dauphin County	Upper Dauphin Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 362-8181	343	25	13.9	46.9%	311 (90.7%)	7 (2.0%)	17 (5.0%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	48.1	397^th of 674 public high schools	41.1%		49.5	394^th of 634 public high schools	37.9%	3	17.4	56.3	58.4									$16,655	$411	$16,244
Selinsgrove Area High School	Public	9-12	500 North Broad St	Selinsgrove	17870	Snyder County	Selinsgrove Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 372-2230	802	50	16.2	34.5%	708 (88.3%)	15 (1.9%)	42 (5.2%)	10 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.2%)	67.3	237^th of 674 public high schools	64.8%		76.1	153^rd of 634 public high schools	75.9%	84	38.3	57.0	70.0									$15,521	$369	$15,152
Millersburg Area High School	Public	9-12	799 Center St	Millersburg	17061	Dauphin County	Millersburg Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 692-2108	229	22	10.4	42.4%	198 (86.5%)	9 (3.9%)	14 (6.1%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)	66.3	246^th of 674 public high schools	63.5%		57.2	326^th of 634 public high schools	48.6%	80	11.1	61.4	84.1									$16,712	$165	$16,548
Shikellamy High School	Public	9-12	600 Walnut Street	Sunbury	17801	Northumberland County	Shikellamy School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 286-3713	887	36	24.3	92.7%	663 (74.7%)	37 (4.2%)	129 (14.5%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (6.0%)	41.9	449^th of 674 public high schools	33.4%		44	424^th of 634 public high schools	33.1%	25	28.8	39.6	58.4									$15,287	$1,331	$13,957
Midd-West High School	Public	8-12	540 E Main St	Middleburg	17842	Snyder County	Midd-West School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 837-0046	764	51	15.0	92.8%	740 (96.9%)	3 (0.4%)	8 (1.0%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.2%)	64.6	258^th of 674 public high schools	61.7%		72	196^th of 634 public high schools	69.1%	62	8.4	59.9	74.0		34.3	34.3	57.7	57.7		48.6	48.6	$13,862	$29	$13,833
Williams Valley Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	10330 State Route 209	Tower City	17980	Schuylkill County	Williams Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 647-2167	440	37	11.9	97.5%	385 (87.5%)	8 (1.8%)	33 (7.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.0%)	11.9	590^th of 674 public high schools	12.5%		21.5	521^st of 634 public high schools	17.8%	69	2.7	24.0	39.2	9.3	5.1	7.1	57.7	57.7	34.6	41.4	38.0	$21,306	$1,125	$20,181
Shamokin Area High School	Public	9-12	2000 W State St	Shamokin	17866	Northumberland County	Shamokin Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 648-5731	702	39	18.1	79.6%	579 (82.5%)	25 (3.6%)	72 (10.3%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (2.8%)	26.9	521^st of 674 public high schools	22.7%		60.8	285^th of 634 public high schools	55.0%	236	23.9	33.1	45.0									$14,956	$1,408	$13,548
Northumberland County Career and Technology Center	Public	10-12	1700-2000 West Montgomery Stre	Coal Township	17866	Northumberland County	Northumberland County Career and Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(570) 644-0304	15	9	1.6		15 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Halifax Area High School	Public	9-12	3940 Peters Mountain Rd	Halifax	17032	Dauphin County	Halifax Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 896-3416	244	24	10.1	29.5%	222 (91.0%)	4 (1.6%)	9 (3.7%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.5%)	72.5	188^th of 674 public high schools	72.1%		79.1	117^th of 634 public high schools	81.5%	71	53.9	53.3	73.3									$14,885	$00	$14,885

Frequently Asked Questions about Line Mountain High School

How many students attend Line Mountain High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 331 students attended Line Mountain High School.

What schools feed into Line Mountain High School?

Line Mountain High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Line Mountain Elementary School
Middle : Line Mountain Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Line Mountain High School?

Students at Line Mountain High School are 97% White, 2% Hispanic.

Is Line Mountain High School a good school?

Yes. Line Mountain High School ranks in the top 5.8% of Pennsylvania high schools.

What district is Line Mountain High School in?

Line Mountain School District

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