Red Lion Area Senior High School

Summary:

Red Lion Area Senior High School is a public high school serving 1,432 students in grades 9-12 in Red Lion, Pennsylvania, which is part of the Red Lion Area School District. The school has a mixed performance profile, with strengths in certain academic areas and challenges in others.

While the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 150 to 405, it currently ranks 353 out of 686 Pennsylvania high schools and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance varies across different student groups, with male students outperforming female students and the school's performance for African American, Hispanic, and Multi-racial students being mixed. However, the school's performance for White students and Low Socio-Economic Status students is relatively lower, ranking 332 and 261 out of Pennsylvania high schools, respectively. The school's graduation rate has been around 85-87.5% in recent years, with a dropout rate between 1.3-1.8%.

Compared to nearby high-performing schools like Susquehannock High School and York Suburban Senior High School, Red Lion Area Senior High School consistently underperforms. However, the school's per-student spending has increased significantly in recent years, from $13,243 in 2018-2019 to $18,842 in 2021-2022, which may indicate a focus on improving resources and support for students. The school's administration and the community can use these insights to identify areas for improvement and develop targeted strategies to support student success.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 200 Horace Mann Ave
       Red Lion, PA  17356-2403


(717) 246-1611

District: Red Lion Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
353rd of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,842 Help


Feeder schools for Red Lion Area Senior High School:

Elementary:    Clearview Elementary School
    Larry J. Macaluso Elementary School
    Locust Grove Elementary School
    Mazie Gable Elementary School
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Middle:    Red Lion Area Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  1,432

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.4%
Hispanic:
7.8%
African American:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Red Lion Area Senior High School ranks worse than 51.5% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.07. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Red Lion 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 (79.4%), Hispanic (7.8%), African American (6.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Red Lion Area Senior High School is 14.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Red Lion Area Senior High School is $18,842.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Red Lion Area Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Red Lion Area Senior High School 353rd of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Red Lion Area Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Red Lion Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Red Lion Area School District 374th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Red Lion Area Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Red Lion Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 60.14 256th 583 56.1%
2004 42.90 392nd 590 33.6%
2005 64.29 232nd 593 60.9%
2006 57.43 313th 604 48.2%
2007 57.37 323rd 615 47.5%
2008 65.32 228th 621 63.3%
2009 69.69 193rd 632 69.5%
2010 67.29 217th 649 66.6%
2011 67.92 235th 660 64.4%
2012 61.22 303rd 664 54.4%
2013 58.62 267th 591 54.8%
2014 59.59 269th 580 53.6%
2015 71.73 206th 680 69.7%
2016 76.05 150th 677 77.8%
2017 67.75 262nd 663 60.5%
2018 68.68 270th 673 59.9%
2019 64.20 303rd 693 56.3%
2021 64.38 240th 537 55.3%
2022 47.29 405th 634 36.1%
2023 57.94 312th 674 53.7%
2024 54.07 353rd 686 48.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Red Lion Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.78 76th 129 41.1%
2024 47.57 77th 150 48.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Red Lion Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.41 328th 652 49.7%
2024 59.42 261st 664 60.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Red Lion Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 50.77 376th 665 43.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Red Lion Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.57 319th 502 36.5%
2024 39.55 273rd 513 46.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Red Lion Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 55.41 318th 662 52.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Red Lion Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.50 173rd 260 33.5%
2024 64.06 89th 284 68.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Red Lion Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.93 61st 252 75.8%
2024 37.31 164th 274 40.1%
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Rank History for White students at Red Lion Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.94 288th 577 50.1%
2024 46.12 332nd 595 44.2%
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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 Red Lion 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 1344 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a -42 1308
1989 1247 1 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1253
1990 1190 4 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1199
1991 1159 5 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1173
1992 1206 5 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1219
1993 1236 4 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1246
1994 1211 6 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1222
1995 1216 4 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1224
1996 1216 4 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1224
1997 1276 9 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1293
1998 1308 10 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1327
1999 1288 11 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1311
2000 1387 9 16 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1416
2001 1360 6 15 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1388
2002 1480 11 18 10 1 n/a n/a 0 1520
2003 1480 11 18 10 1 n/a n/a 0 1520
2004 1540 16 17 13 1 n/a n/a 0 1587
2005 1606 14 15 17 0 n/a n/a 0 1652
2006 1628 24 10 15 0 n/a n/a 0 1677
2007 1705 34 11 11 0 n/a n/a 0 1761
2008 1637 47 13 17 1 n/a n/a 0 1715
2009 1604 60 15 30 1 n/a n/a 1 1711
2010 1573 79 16 28 3 n/a n/a 7 1706
2011 1541 89 10 28 2 2 17 0 1689
2012 1567 83 4 29 1 1 28 0 1713
2013 1494 86 5 30 0 1 36 0 1652
2014 1435 81 9 37 0 2 38 0 1602
2015 1429 77 13 44 1 1 43 0 1608
2016 1353 76 20 46 0 2 46 0 1543
2017 1356 79 19 54 0 2 44 0 1554
2018 1297 92 18 71 1 0 49 0 1528
2019 1266 88 15 86 0 0 61 0 1516
2020 1208 97 11 100 0 0 67 0 1483
2021 1164 102 11 93 0 0 74 0 1444
2022 1179 95 12 105 0 0 84 0 1475
2023 1137 87 15 112 0 0 81 0 1432

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 Red Lion Area Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1308 84.5 15.4 n/a
1989 1253 84.1 14.8 n/a
1990 1199 84.8 14.1 0
1991 1173 86.6 13.5 n/a
1992 1219 86.0 14.1 n/a
1993 1246 79.0 15.8 n/a
1994 1222 77.5 15.8 n/a
1995 1224 78.4 15.6 n/a
1996 1224 78.4 15.6 n/a
1997 1293 77.4 16.7 n/a
1998 1327 77.2 17.2 n/a
1999 1311 81.6 16.1 n/a
2000 1416 86.7 16.3 8.5
2001 1388 90.1 15.4 10.8
2002 1520 95.3 15.9 10.1
2003 1520 95.3 15.9 10.1
2004 1587 92.5 17.2 11.2
2005 1652 100.0 16.5 9.3
2006 1677 106.8 15.7 12
2007 1761 111.8 15.8 11.2
2008 1715 114.0 15.0 10.4
2009 1711 116.4 14.7 15.7
2010 1706 118.8 14.3 13.2
2011 1689 117.8 14.3 22.3
2012 1713 112.8 15.1 21.4
2013 1652 106.9 15.4 23.9
2014 1602 98.6 16.2 25.8
2015 1608 95.0 16.9 27.9
2016 1543 96.0 16.0 31.3
2017 1554 95.9 16.1 31.9
2018 1528 100.1 15.2 36.1
2019 1516 99.9 15.1 38.6
2020 1483 99.6 14.8 39.8
2021 1444 96.7 14.9 38.4
2022 1475 99.0 14.8 35.1
2023 1432 98.0 14.6 43.6

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 Red Lion Area Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1308 84.5 15.4 n/a
1989 1253 84.1 14.8 n/a
1990 1199 84.8 14.1 0
1991 1173 86.6 13.5 n/a
1992 1219 86.0 14.1 n/a
1993 1246 79.0 15.8 n/a
1994 1222 77.5 15.8 n/a
1995 1224 78.4 15.6 n/a
1996 1224 78.4 15.6 n/a
1997 1293 77.4 16.7 n/a
1998 1327 77.2 17.2 n/a
1999 1311 81.6 16.1 n/a
2000 1416 86.7 16.3 8.5
2001 1388 90.1 15.4 10.8
2002 1520 95.3 15.9 10.1
2003 1520 95.3 15.9 10.1
2004 1587 92.5 17.2 11.2
2005 1652 100.0 16.5 9.3
2006 1677 106.8 15.7 12
2007 1761 111.8 15.8 11.2
2008 1715 114.0 15.0 10.4
2009 1711 116.4 14.7 15.7
2010 1706 118.8 14.3 13.2
2011 1689 117.8 14.3 22.3
2012 1713 112.8 15.1 21.4
2013 1652 106.9 15.4 23.9
2014 1602 98.6 16.2 25.8
2015 1608 95.0 16.9 27.9
2016 1543 96.0 16.0 31.3
2017 1554 95.9 16.1 31.9
2018 1528 100.1 15.2 36.1
2019 1516 99.9 15.1 38.6
2020 1483 99.6 14.8 39.8
2021 1444 96.7 14.9 38.4
2022 1475 99.0 14.8 35.1
2023 1432 98.0 14.6 43.6

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 Red Lion Area Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $14 (0.1%) $13,229 (99.9%) $13,243
2020 $21 (0.1%) $14,554 (99.9%) $14,575
2021 $567 (3.8%) $14,299 (96.2%) $14,866
2022 $185 (1.0%) $18,657 (99.0%) $18,842

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Red Lion Area Senior 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 303rd of 693 High schoolsRanks 312th of 674 High schools
 2.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Red Lion Area Senior High School)67.228
 39.2%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Red Lion Area Senior High School)66.653.3
 13.3%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Red Lion Area Senior High School)75.767.8
 7.9%
   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 Students15161432
 5.5%
African American8887
 1.1%
American Indian00
Asian1515
Hispanic86112
 30.2%
Pacific Islander00
White12661137
 10.2%
Two or More Races6181
 32.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.6%43.6%
 5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,432 students attended Red Lion Area Senior High School.

Students at Red Lion Area Senior High School are 79% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% African American, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Red Lion Area Senior High School ranks 353rd of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 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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