Is Shikellamy High School a good school?

Shikellamy High School ranks 449 th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Shikellamy High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 887 students attended Shikellamy High School.

What is the racial makeup of Shikellamy High School?

Students at Shikellamy High School are 75% White, 15% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American.

What schools feed into Shikellamy High School?

Shikellamy High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Chief Shikellamy School Elementary : Oaklyn School Elementary : Priestley School

Shikellamy High School

Summary:

Shikellamy High School is a public high school located in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, serving 887 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Shikellamy School District, which is ranked 435 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Shikellamy High School has a more diverse student population compared to many nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (14.54%) and African American (4.17%) students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by Keystone Exam proficiency rates, is generally lower than the state average and nearby high-performing schools like Danville Area Senior High School and Lewisburg High School. For example, in 2022-2023, Shikellamy's proficiency rates were 28.8% in Algebra I, 39.6% in Biology, and 58.4% in Literature, compared to the state averages of 34.1%, 50.7%, and 65.3%, respectively. The school's four-year graduation rate has also fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 69.9% to 77.3%, which is lower than the state average. Additionally, Shikellamy High School has a very high percentage of students (over 92%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Compared to nearby high-performing schools, Shikellamy High School's performance lags behind in many key metrics, particularly for certain student subgroups, such as White students, low-socioeconomic status students, and students with disabilities. While Shikellamy's spending per student ($15,287 in 2021-2022) is higher than the state average, it is still lower than some of the higher-performing nearby schools, such as Lewisburg High School ($21,073 per student). This suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as school leadership, teacher quality, and community engagement, may be contributing to the school's relatively poor performance. However, the school's diverse student population and the availability of nearby high-performing schools in the region present opportunities for collaboration, resource-sharing, and learning from best practices that could help improve Shikellamy High School's outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

600 Walnut Street
Sunbury, PA 17801

(570) 286-3713

District: Shikellamy School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
449^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,287

Feeder schools for Shikellamy High School:

Elementary:	Chief Shikellamy School
	Oaklyn School
	Priestley School

Student/teacher ratio: 24.3

Number of students: 887

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.7%

Hispanic:

14.5%

Two or more races:

6.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 92.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Shikellamy High School ranks worse than 66.6% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.89. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Shikellamy 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 (74.7%), Hispanic (14.5%), two or more races (6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 92.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shikellamy High School is 24.3. (See more...)

Compare Shikellamy High School employs 36.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shikellamy High School is $15,287.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Shikellamy High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Shikellamy High School 449^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Shikellamy High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Shikellamy School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Shikellamy School District 435^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Shikellamy High School

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Rank History for all students at Shikellamy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	56.35	298^th	583	48.9%
2004	60.52	261^st	590	55.8%
2005	41.43	428^th	593	27.8%
2006	51.53	357^th	604	40.9%
2007	38.89	474^th	615	22.9%
2008	50.22	374^th	621	39.8%
2009	45.31	436^th	632	31.0%
2010	74.94	138^th	649	78.7%
2011	49.69	410^th	660	37.9%
2012	48.45	425^th	664	36.0%
2013	54.69	301^st	591	49.1%
2014	58.72	279^th	580	51.9%
2015	64.42	295^th	680	56.6%
2016	53.66	399^th	677	41.1%
2017	49.21	420^th	663	36.7%
2018	47.53	451^st	673	33.0%
2019	52.82	408^th	693	41.1%
2021	47.11	359^th	537	33.1%
2022	44.01	424^th	634	33.1%
2023	41.89	449^th	674	33.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Shikellamy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	36.43	440^th	652	32.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Shikellamy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	17.01	458^th	502	8.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Shikellamy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	33.31	168^th	252	33.3%

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Rank History for White students at Shikellamy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	30.69	436^th	577	24.4%

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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 Shikellamy High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1311	2	2	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	1327
1989	1234	2	2	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	1257
1990	1162	3	2	19	1	n/a	n/a	0	1187
1991	1115	2	0	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	1132
1992	1058	3	0	35	0	n/a	n/a	0	1096
1993	1019	5	3	21	2	n/a	n/a	0	1050
1994	989	5	2	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	1014
1995	1002	4	7	30	0	n/a	n/a	0	1043
1996	1002	4	7	30	0	n/a	n/a	0	1043
1997	1012	4	6	29	0	n/a	n/a	0	1051
1998	1007	6	5	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	1044
1999	1036	6	3	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	1069
2000	1055	10	5	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	1094
2001	1030	11	4	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	1066
2002	1046	17	3	34	0	n/a	n/a	0	1100
2003	1046	17	3	34	0	n/a	n/a	0	1100
2004	1071	10	2	33	0	n/a	n/a	0	1116
2005	1050	23	1	43	0	n/a	n/a	0	1117
2006	1047	27	1	45	0	n/a	n/a	0	1120
2007	1002	28	1	48	0	n/a	n/a	0	1079
2008	935	32	3	47	0	n/a	n/a	0	1017
2009	920	32	4	47	0	n/a	n/a	0	1003
2010	825	24	3	40	0	n/a	n/a	3	895
2011	811	30	3	46	0	0	4	0	894
2012	798	35	4	51	2	0	7	0	897
2013	756	32	4	64	0	0	9	0	865
2014	748	31	5	60	0	1	13	0	858
2015	702	32	3	58	0	0	11	0	806
2016	646	31	1	62	1	1	15	0	757
2017	633	35	0	69	1	1	17	0	756
2018	612	34	1	87	1	1	25	0	761
2019	596	39	0	108	0	0	34	0	777
2020	627	34	1	111	0	0	86	0	859
2021	667	33	2	116	0	0	61	0	879
2022	670	42	3	133	0	0	52	0	900
2023	663	37	3	129	2	0	53	0	887

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 Shikellamy High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1327	88.0	15.0	n/a
1989	1257	85.0	14.7	n/a
1990	1187	87.0	13.6	0
1991	1132	89.0	12.7	n/a
1992	1096	0.0	0.0	n/a
1993	1050	67.5	15.6	n/a
1994	1014	64.5	15.7	n/a
1995	1043	67.5	15.5	n/a
1996	1043	67.5	15.5	n/a
1997	1051	64.5	16.3	n/a
1998	1044	63.0	16.6	n/a
1999	1069	64.0	16.7	n/a
2000	1094	63.0	17.4	21.2
2001	1066	65.5	16.3	15.2
2002	1100	63.0	17.5	24.4
2003	1100	63.0	17.5	24.4
2004	1116	62.0	18.0	20.7
2005	1117	63.5	17.6	24
2006	1120	63.0	17.8	24.9
2007	1079	63.0	17.1	29.3
2008	1017	49.6	20.5	30.9
2009	1003	50.3	19.9	32.5
2010	895	49.6	18.0	30.8
2011	894	50.4	17.7	32.4
2012	897	40.6	22.0	38.1
2013	865	41.8	20.6	41.3
2014	858	41.7	20.5	41.4
2015	806	36.0	22.3	39.8
2016	757	35.0	21.6	47.4
2017	756	34.8	21.7	48
2018	761	38.1	19.9	47.8
2019	777	37.1	20.9	47.1
2020	859	35.7	24.0	30.3
2021	879	33.5	26.2	n/a
2022	900	35.8	25.0	92.4
2023	887	36.4	24.3	92.7

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 Shikellamy High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1327	88.0	15.0	n/a
1989	1257	85.0	14.7	n/a
1990	1187	87.0	13.6	0
1991	1132	89.0	12.7	n/a
1992	1096	0.0	0.0	n/a
1993	1050	67.5	15.6	n/a
1994	1014	64.5	15.7	n/a
1995	1043	67.5	15.5	n/a
1996	1043	67.5	15.5	n/a
1997	1051	64.5	16.3	n/a
1998	1044	63.0	16.6	n/a
1999	1069	64.0	16.7	n/a
2000	1094	63.0	17.4	21.2
2001	1066	65.5	16.3	15.2
2002	1100	63.0	17.5	24.4
2003	1100	63.0	17.5	24.4
2004	1116	62.0	18.0	20.7
2005	1117	63.5	17.6	24
2006	1120	63.0	17.8	24.9
2007	1079	63.0	17.1	29.3
2008	1017	49.6	20.5	30.9
2009	1003	50.3	19.9	32.5
2010	895	49.6	18.0	30.8
2011	894	50.4	17.7	32.4
2012	897	40.6	22.0	38.1
2013	865	41.8	20.6	41.3
2014	858	41.7	20.5	41.4
2015	806	36.0	22.3	39.8
2016	757	35.0	21.6	47.4
2017	756	34.8	21.7	48
2018	761	38.1	19.9	47.8
2019	777	37.1	20.9	47.1
2020	859	35.7	24.0	30.3
2021	879	33.5	26.2	n/a
2022	900	35.8	25.0	92.4
2023	887	36.4	24.3	92.7

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 Shikellamy High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$323 (2.1%)	$14,711 (97.9%)	$15,034
2020	$294 (2.1%)	$13,886 (97.9%)	$14,180
2021	$1,009 (7.2%)	$12,946 (92.8%)	$13,954
2022	$1,330 (8.7%)	$13,957 (91.3%)	$15,287

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shikellamy High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 408^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 449^th of 674 High schools	7.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Shikellamy High School)	62.3	28.8	33.5%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Shikellamy High School)	58.9	39.6	19.3%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Shikellamy High School)	68.5	58.4	10.1%
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	777	887	14.2%
African American	39	37	5.1%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	0	3
Hispanic	108	129	19.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	596	663	11.2%
Two or More Races	34	53	55.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.1%	92.7%	45.6%

Schools Near Shikellamy 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)	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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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
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
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)
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
Danville Center Adolescent Female	Public	7-12	13 Kirkbride Drive	Danville	17821	Montour County	Danville Center Adolescent Female	No	No	No	No	(570) 271-4751	27	10	2.7		9 (33.3%)	13 (48.1%)	4 (14.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
North Central Secure Trmnt Unt	Public	7-12	210 Clinic Rd	Danville	17821	Montour County	North Central Secure Trmnt Unt	No	No	No	No	(570) 271-4710	29	11	2.6		4 (13.8%)	23 (79.3%)	2 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
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
Danville Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	733 Ironmen Lane	Danville	17821	Montour County	Danville Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 271-3268	638	46	13.9	30.9%	541 (84.8%)	24 (3.8%)	26 (4.1%)	25 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (3.3%)	96.5	8^th of 674 public high schools	98.8%		88.5	35^th of 634 public high schools	94.5%	27	65.4	87.5		$12,604	$559	$12,045
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)

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