Selinsgrove Area High School

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Selinsgrove Area High School ranks 237 th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Selinsgrove Area High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, with a student population of 802. The school is part of the Midd-West School District, which is ranked 146 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Selinsgrove Area High School consistently outperforms many nearby schools in academic metrics. The school's Keystone Exam proficiency rates in 2022-2023 were significantly higher than those of Shamokin Area High School and Shikellamy High School, with proficiency rates of 38.3% in Algebra I, 57% in Biology, and 70% in Literature. Additionally, Selinsgrove Area High School has a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 83.8% to 89.1% over the past few years, which is higher than the rates of Shamokin Area High School (82.5%) and Shikellamy High School (77.1%).

While Selinsgrove Area High School has a relatively homogeneous student population, with a White student percentage of around 88-90%, it serves a student body with a higher socioeconomic status compared to some nearby schools. The school has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (34.54% in 2022-2023) compared to Milton High School (98.74%) and Shikellamy High School (92.67%), suggesting that Selinsgrove Area High School provides a quality educational experience for its students with more resources and support available.

Detail:

Public 9-12

500 North Broad St
Selinsgrove, PA 17870-1624

(570) 372-2230

District: Selinsgrove Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
237^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,521

Feeder schools for Selinsgrove Area High School:

Elementary:	Selinsgrove Area Elementary School
	Selinsgrove Intrmd School
Middle:	Selinsgrove Area Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.2

Number of students: 802

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.3%

Hispanic:

5.2%

Two or more races:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Selinsgrove Area High School ranks better than 64.8% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.29. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Selinsgrove Area 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 (88.3%), Hispanic (5.2%), two or more races (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Selinsgrove Area High School is 16.2. (See more...)

Compare Selinsgrove Area High School employs 49.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Selinsgrove Area High School is $15,521.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Selinsgrove Area High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Selinsgrove Area High School 237^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Selinsgrove Area High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Disabled students:

White students:

Selinsgrove Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Selinsgrove Area School District 146^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Selinsgrove Area High School

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Rank History for all students at Selinsgrove Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	42.80	403^rd	583	30.9%
2004	54.02	320^th	590	45.8%
2005	54.34	326^th	593	45.0%
2006	59.93	279^th	604	53.8%
2007	58.60	307^th	615	50.1%
2008	64.38	237^th	621	61.8%
2009	75.28	136^th	632	78.5%
2010	78.96	92^nd	649	85.8%
2011	66.41	251^st	660	62.0%
2012	57.18	349^th	664	47.4%
2013	68.67	169^th	591	71.4%
2014	57.47	285^th	580	50.9%
2015	66.03	272^nd	680	60.0%
2016	67.88	260^th	677	61.6%
2017	62.54	313^th	663	52.8%
2018	57.88	374^th	673	44.4%
2019	70.61	229^th	693	67.0%
2021	76.26	126^th	537	76.5%
2022	76.08	153^rd	634	75.9%
2023	67.29	237^th	674	64.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Selinsgrove Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	51.45	335^th	652	48.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Selinsgrove Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	33.00	314^th	502	37.5%

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Rank History for White students at Selinsgrove Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	56.62	257^th	577	55.5%

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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 Selinsgrove Area High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	903	0	9	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	913
1989	847	1	8	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	858
1990	824	2	8	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	837
1991	833	6	6	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	850
1992	808	3	7	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	824
1993	801	6	8	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	824
1994	809	5	9	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	832
1995	804	4	11	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	837
1996	804	4	11	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	837
1997	796	3	8	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	824
1998	827	7	7	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	854
1999	866	4	12	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	898
2000	835	6	8	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	861
2001	863	8	14	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	897
2002	920	17	14	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	960
2003	920	17	14	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	960
2004	965	22	9	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	1013
2005	996	22	9	18	2	n/a	n/a	0	1047
2006	946	30	10	25	4	n/a	n/a	0	1015
2007	942	31	11	32	4	n/a	n/a	0	1020
2008	893	33	8	36	6	n/a	n/a	0	976
2009	881	33	10	42	6	n/a	n/a	2	974
2010	841	26	12	39	8	n/a	n/a	2	928
2011	813	30	9	42	4	0	0	0	898
2012	777	39	12	42	3	0	0	0	873
2013	760	36	11	40	1	0	1	0	849
2014	748	32	11	34	1	0	2	0	828
2015	696	30	14	38	0	0	11	0	789
2016	715	26	11	27	4	0	10	0	793
2017	739	22	15	32	2	0	15	0	825
2018	739	16	12	26	0	0	12	0	805
2019	789	11	11	32	1	0	18	0	862
2020	754	9	10	35	1	0	29	0	838
2021	714	9	9	33	1	0	29	0	795
2022	740	6	14	41	0	0	24	0	825
2023	708	15	10	42	1	0	26	0	802

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Selinsgrove Area High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	913	53.0	17.2	n/a
1989	858	52.8	16.2	n/a
1990	837	53.4	15.6	0
1991	850	54.5	15.5	n/a
1992	824	55.5	14.8	n/a
1993	824	54.7	15.1	n/a
1994	832	53.7	15.5	n/a
1995	837	52.5	15.9	n/a
1996	837	52.5	15.9	n/a
1997	824	51.0	16.2	n/a
1998	854	49.8	17.1	n/a
1999	898	52.8	17.0	n/a
2000	861	51.8	16.6	16.7
2001	897	50.8	17.7	22.3
2002	960	54.4	17.6	17.1
2003	960	54.4	17.6	17.1
2004	1013	54.4	18.6	21.3
2005	1047	54.4	19.2	15.7
2006	1015	56.7	17.9	22.1
2007	1020	56.5	18.1	24.5
2008	976	117.5	8.3	24.2
2009	974	60.5	16.1	26
2010	928	58.5	15.8	27.4
2011	898	58.5	15.3	27.1
2012	873	62.2	14.0	31.4
2013	849	51.5	16.4	31.9
2014	828	51.0	16.2	34.9
2015	789	52.0	15.1	30.4
2016	793	52.0	15.2	35.8
2017	825	53.5	15.4	35.8
2018	805	53.5	15.0	28.2
2019	862	53.5	16.1	27.8
2020	838	53.5	15.6	35.1
2021	795	51.0	15.5	34.7
2022	825	52.5	15.7	28.8
2023	802	49.5	16.2	34.5

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 Selinsgrove Area High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	913	53.0	17.2	n/a
1989	858	52.8	16.2	n/a
1990	837	53.4	15.6	0
1991	850	54.5	15.5	n/a
1992	824	55.5	14.8	n/a
1993	824	54.7	15.1	n/a
1994	832	53.7	15.5	n/a
1995	837	52.5	15.9	n/a
1996	837	52.5	15.9	n/a
1997	824	51.0	16.2	n/a
1998	854	49.8	17.1	n/a
1999	898	52.8	17.0	n/a
2000	861	51.8	16.6	16.7
2001	897	50.8	17.7	22.3
2002	960	54.4	17.6	17.1
2003	960	54.4	17.6	17.1
2004	1013	54.4	18.6	21.3
2005	1047	54.4	19.2	15.7
2006	1015	56.7	17.9	22.1
2007	1020	56.5	18.1	24.5
2008	976	117.5	8.3	24.2
2009	974	60.5	16.1	26
2010	928	58.5	15.8	27.4
2011	898	58.5	15.3	27.1
2012	873	62.2	14.0	31.4
2013	849	51.5	16.4	31.9
2014	828	51.0	16.2	34.9
2015	789	52.0	15.1	30.4
2016	793	52.0	15.2	35.8
2017	825	53.5	15.4	35.8
2018	805	53.5	15.0	28.2
2019	862	53.5	16.1	27.8
2020	838	53.5	15.6	35.1
2021	795	51.0	15.5	34.7
2022	825	52.5	15.7	28.8
2023	802	49.5	16.2	34.5

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 Selinsgrove Area High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$116 (0.8%)	$14,864 (99.2%)	$14,980
2020	$132 (0.9%)	$14,874 (99.1%)	$15,006
2021	$274 (1.8%)	$14,548 (98.2%)	$14,822
2022	$368 (2.4%)	$15,152 (97.6%)	$15,521

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Selinsgrove Area High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 229^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 237^th of 674 High schools	2.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Selinsgrove Area High School)	81.7	38.3	43.4%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Selinsgrove Area High School)	67.7	57	10.7%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Selinsgrove Area High School)	74.8	70	4.8%
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	862	802	7%
African American	11	15	36.4%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	11	10	9.1%
Hispanic	32	42	31.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	789	708	10.3%
Two or More Races	18	26	44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.8%	34.5%	6.7%

Schools Near Selinsgrove Area 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 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	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
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
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
SUN Area Technical Institute	Public	9-12	815 E Market St	New Berlin	17855	Union County	SUN Area Technical Institute	No	No	No	No	(570) 966-1031	71	22	3.2	32.4%	66 (93.0%)	3 (4.2%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)								(n/a)
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
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
Mifflinburg Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	75 Market St	Mifflinburg	17844	Union County	Mifflinburg Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 966-8230	493	41	11.8	46.5%	456 (92.5%)	6 (1.2%)	16 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.8%)	50.5	378^th of 674 public high schools	43.9%		62.1	274^th of 634 public high schools	56.8%	104	39.2	48.6	52.8							$11,790	$1,263	$10,527
Lewisburg High School	Public	9-12	545 Newman Rd	Lewisburg	17837	Union County	Lewisburg Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 523-3220	610	40	15.2	24.9%	458 (75.1%)	27 (4.4%)	70 (11.5%)	24 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.1%)	89.1	46^th of 674 public high schools	93.2%		83.9	75^th of 634 public high schools	88.2%	29	40.7	78.6	92.0							$21,073	$1,373	$19,700
Milton High School	Public	9-12	700 Mahoning St	Milton	17847	Northumberland County	Milton Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 742-7614	636	48	13.1	98.7%	539 (84.7%)	19 (3.0%)	52 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.9%)	46	413^th of 674 public high schools	38.7%		56	336^th of 634 public high schools	47.0%	77	33.8	41.6	59.8							$17,373	$2,070	$15,304
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)

Frequently Asked Questions about Selinsgrove Area High School

How many students attend Selinsgrove Area High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 802 students attended Selinsgrove Area High School.

What is the racial makeup of Selinsgrove Area High School?

Students at Selinsgrove Area High School are 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into Selinsgrove Area High School?

Selinsgrove Area High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Selinsgrove Area Elementary School
Elementary : Selinsgrove Intrmd School
Middle : Selinsgrove Area Middle School

What district is Selinsgrove Area High School in?

Selinsgrove Area School District

Is Selinsgrove Area High School a good school?

Selinsgrove Area High School ranks 237^th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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