Palmyra Area Senior High School

Summary:

Palmyra Area Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Palmyra, Pennsylvania, with an enrollment of 1,181 students. The school is part of the Palmyra Area School District, which is ranked 44 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Palmyra Area Senior High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Pennsylvania, with a statewide ranking between 23 and 86 over the past 10 years. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of this period, indicating excellent academic performance. It also performs exceptionally well across various student subgroups, ranking in the top 20 for male students, top 32 for white students, top 52 for low socioeconomic status students, and top 16 for disabled students. Palmyra Area Senior High School's four-year graduation rate ranges from 87.0% to 94.1%, and its dropout rate is low, ranging from 0.5% to 1.6%.

Compared to nearby high schools, such as Cedar Crest High School, Elizabethtown Area Senior High School, and Central Dauphin Senior High School, Palmyra Area Senior High School outperforms them in terms of academic rankings, Keystone Exam proficiency, and graduation/dropout rates. This consistent high performance over the past decade suggests a stable and effective educational program that consistently delivers strong outcomes for all students, including diverse learners.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1125 Park Dr
       Palmyra, PA  17078-3447


(717) 838-1331

District: Palmyra Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
30th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,007 Help


Feeder schools for Palmyra Area Senior High School:

Elementary:    Forge Road Elementary School
    Lingle Avenue Elementary School
    Northside Elementary School
    Pine Street Elementary School
Middle:    Palmyra Area Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  1,195

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.8%
Asian:
6.4%
Hispanic:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Palmyra Area Senior High School ranks better than 95.6% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.22. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Palmyra Area Senior 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 (81.8%), Asian (6.4%), Hispanic (6.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 28.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Palmyra Area Senior High School is 16.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Palmyra Area Senior High School is $13,007.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Palmyra Area Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Palmyra Area Senior High School 30th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Palmyra Area Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Palmyra Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Palmyra Area School District 44th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Palmyra Area Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Palmyra Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 57.38 283rd 583 51.5%
2004 55.27 316th 590 46.4%
2005 64.86 223rd 593 62.4%
2006 62.08 262nd 604 56.6%
2007 47.29 411th 615 33.2%
2008 57.13 321st 621 48.3%
2009 75.94 126th 632 80.1%
2010 57.75 323rd 649 50.2%
2011 61.39 309th 660 53.2%
2012 78.15 105th 664 84.2%
2013 78.81 92nd 591 84.4%
2014 81.99 66th 580 88.6%
2015 90.89 11th 680 98.4%
2016 85.32 43rd 677 93.6%
2017 85.81 40th 663 94.0%
2018 80.90 101st 673 85.0%
2019 89.55 23rd 693 96.7%
2021 79.64 86th 537 84.0%
2022 85.88 57th 634 91.0%
2023 88.93 48th 674 92.9%
2024 93.22 30th 686 95.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Palmyra Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.70 38th 129 70.5%
2024 83.79 23rd 150 84.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Palmyra Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 91.45 31st 652 95.2%
2024 87.29 52nd 664 92.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Palmyra Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 88.56 47th 665 92.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Palmyra Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 84.85 54th 502 89.2%
2024 98.03 16th 513 96.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Palmyra Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 95.53 20th 662 97.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Palmyra Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.18 86th 112 23.2%
2024 49.56 82nd 121 32.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Palmyra Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 90.93 16th 252 93.7%
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Rank History for White students at Palmyra Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.35 45th 577 92.2%
2024 92.29 32nd 595 94.6%
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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 Palmyra Area 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 705 2 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 713
1989 704 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 709
1990 651 3 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 658
1991 575 4 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 584
1992 724 2 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 734
1993 741 3 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 751
1994 795 2 4 2 2 n/a n/a 0 805
1995 846 7 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 858
1996 846 7 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 858
1997 864 12 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 881
1998 821 21 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 852
1999 845 8 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 856
2000 818 16 9 5 0 n/a n/a 0 848
2001 779 10 18 10 4 n/a n/a 0 821
2002 847 6 17 8 2 n/a n/a 0 880
2003 847 6 17 8 2 n/a n/a 0 880
2004 884 4 18 9 1 n/a n/a 0 916
2005 903 15 22 15 0 n/a n/a 0 955
2006 916 17 21 14 2 n/a n/a 0 970
2007 944 21 20 18 2 n/a n/a 0 1005
2008 968 18 21 19 1 n/a n/a 0 1027
2009 932 16 12 24 1 n/a n/a 0 985
2010 954 19 13 28 1 n/a n/a 0 1015
2011 871 12 17 26 0 0 6 0 932
2012 856 17 23 22 0 0 11 0 929
2013 875 15 24 26 0 0 17 0 957
2014 886 11 28 24 0 0 16 0 965
2015 931 9 25 28 1 1 20 0 1015
2016 966 12 27 38 1 1 26 0 1071
2017 983 12 28 55 0 1 28 0 1107
2018 990 9 32 62 0 1 29 0 1123
2019 992 10 43 67 0 0 29 0 1141
2020 988 10 45 70 0 0 37 0 1150
2021 1005 11 53 74 0 0 40 0 1183
2022 1000 15 58 69 0 0 50 0 1192
2023 980 13 60 78 1 1 48 0 1181
2024 977 21 76 75 1 1 44 0 1195

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 Palmyra Area Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 713 43.3 16.4 n/a
1989 709 52.2 13.5 n/a
1990 658 43.5 15.1 0
1991 584 50.4 11.5 n/a
1992 734 55.7 13.1 n/a
1993 751 46.5 16.2 n/a
1994 805 47.5 16.9 n/a
1995 858 48.0 17.9 n/a
1996 858 48.0 17.9 n/a
1997 881 51.8 17.0 n/a
1998 852 53.3 16.0 n/a
1999 856 53.3 16.1 n/a
2000 848 53.3 15.9 4
2001 821 55.3 14.8 4.6
2002 880 55.5 15.9 4.8
2003 880 55.5 15.9 4.8
2004 916 59.3 15.4 4.5
2005 955 62.0 15.4 4.4
2006 970 63.0 15.4 8.4
2007 1005 64.5 15.6 7
2008 1027 66.3 15.5 7.2
2009 985 68.7 14.3 8.1
2010 1015 63.5 15.9 13.1
2011 932 62.8 14.8 11.6
2012 929 59.0 15.7 13
2013 957 59.3 16.1 15.7
2014 965 64.2 15.0 17
2015 1015 65.0 15.6 17.6
2016 1071 63.0 17.0 20.5
2017 1107 64.8 17.0 19.4
2018 1123 69.6 16.1 19.2
2019 1141 69.1 16.4 19.6
2020 1150 68.2 16.8 15.6
2021 1183 68.3 17.3 20.8
2022 1192 70.2 16.9 21.1
2023 1181 70.1 16.8 22.9
2024 1195 70.9 16.8 28.3

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 Palmyra Area Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 713 43.3 16.4 n/a
1989 709 52.2 13.5 n/a
1990 658 43.5 15.1 0
1991 584 50.4 11.5 n/a
1992 734 55.7 13.1 n/a
1993 751 46.5 16.2 n/a
1994 805 47.5 16.9 n/a
1995 858 48.0 17.9 n/a
1996 858 48.0 17.9 n/a
1997 881 51.8 17.0 n/a
1998 852 53.3 16.0 n/a
1999 856 53.3 16.1 n/a
2000 848 53.3 15.9 4
2001 821 55.3 14.8 4.6
2002 880 55.5 15.9 4.8
2003 880 55.5 15.9 4.8
2004 916 59.3 15.4 4.5
2005 955 62.0 15.4 4.4
2006 970 63.0 15.4 8.4
2007 1005 64.5 15.6 7
2008 1027 66.3 15.5 7.2
2009 985 68.7 14.3 8.1
2010 1015 63.5 15.9 13.1
2011 932 62.8 14.8 11.6
2012 929 59.0 15.7 13
2013 957 59.3 16.1 15.7
2014 965 64.2 15.0 17
2015 1015 65.0 15.6 17.6
2016 1071 63.0 17.0 20.5
2017 1107 64.8 17.0 19.4
2018 1123 69.6 16.1 19.2
2019 1141 69.1 16.4 19.6
2020 1150 68.2 16.8 15.6
2021 1183 68.3 17.3 20.8
2022 1192 70.2 16.9 21.1
2023 1181 70.1 16.8 22.9
2024 1195 70.9 16.8 28.3

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 Palmyra Area Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $27 (0.2%) $11,964 (99.8%) $11,991
2020 $04 (0.0%) $12,182 (100.0%) $12,185
2021 $199 (1.6%) $12,250 (98.4%) $12,449
2022 $261 (2.0%) $12,746 (98.0%) $13,007

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Palmyra Area Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 23rd of 693 High schoolsRanks 48th of 674 High schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Palmyra Area Senior High School)90.864.1
 26.7%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Palmyra Area Senior High School)89.176.4
 12.7%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Palmyra Area Senior High School)91.278.6
 12.6%
   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 Students11411181
 3.5%
African American1013
 30%
American Indian01
Asian4360
 39.5%
Hispanic6778
 16.4%
Pacific Islander01
White992980
 1.2%
Two or More Races2948
 65.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.6%22.9%
 3.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Palmyra Area Senior High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,195 students attended Palmyra Area Senior High School.

Students at Palmyra Area Senior High School are 82% White, 6% Asian, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Yes! Palmyra Area Senior High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 30th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools.


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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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