Southern Huntingdon County High School/Middle School

Summary:

Southern Huntingdon County High School/Middle School is a public school serving grades 6-12 in the small town of Three Springs, PA, with a student population of 614. While the school has a predominantly white student body, it faces significant academic challenges, with consistently low performance on standardized tests and a ranking in the bottom half of Pennsylvania high schools.

The school's academic performance is particularly weak in Math, with proficiency rates ranging from just 10.8% in 8th grade to 58.1% in 6th grade. The school's overall proficiency rates in Math (29.9%), Science (41.4%), and English Language Arts (43.9%) are all lower than the state averages. Additionally, the school's performance for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds is concerning, with a ranking of 530 out of 652 Pennsylvania high schools. The school's graduation rate has fluctuated between 86.4% and 94.2% over the past five years, with the most recent rate being 87.2%.

While the nearby schools, such as New Day Charter School, Tussey Mountain High School, Forbes Road Junior/Senior High School, and Mount Union Area Senior High School, also face challenges, some have managed to achieve higher graduation rates and lower dropout rates than Southern Huntingdon County High School/Middle School. The school's increase in per-student spending and fluctuations in student-teacher ratio suggest that the school may need to re-evaluate its resource allocation to better support student learning and achievement.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 10339 Pogue Road
       Three Springs, PA  17264-9730


(814) 447-5529

District: Southern Huntingdon County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
517th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,855 Help


Feeder schools for Southern Huntingdon County High School/Middle School:

Elementary:    Rockhill Elementary School
    Shade Gap Elementary School
    Spring Farms Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  7.6 Help
Number of students:  614

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.1%
Hispanic:
2.3%
African American:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.4% Help


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Compare Details Southern Huntingdon County High School/Middle School ranks worse than 59.4% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.06. (See more...)
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Compare Details Southern Huntingdon County High School/Middle School ranks worse than 76.7% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.52. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Southern Huntingdon County High School/Middle School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 (96.1%), Hispanic (2.3%), African American (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southern Huntingdon County High School/Middle School is 7.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southern Huntingdon County High School/Middle School is $13,855.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Southern Huntingdon County High School/Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Southern Huntingdon County High School/Middle School 530th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Southern Huntingdon County High School/Middle School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Southern Huntingdon County High School/Middle School 517th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Southern Huntingdon County High School/Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Southern Huntingdon County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Southern Huntingdon County School District 439th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Southern Huntingdon County High School/Middle School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Southern Huntingdon County High School/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 22.74 535th 643 16.8%
2004 13.84 580th 663 12.5%
2005 30.02 540th 687 21.4%
2006 59.44 354th 736 51.9%
2007 46.60 491st 749 34.4%
2008 59.38 361st 753 52.1%
2009 51.13 467th 770 39.4%
2010 49.23 517th 805 35.8%
2011 43.44 572nd 825 30.7%
2012 44.33 569th 834 31.8%
2013 48.27 487th 758 35.8%
2014 25.05 580th 728 20.3%
2015 30.13 586th 835 29.8%
2016 27.60 631st 870 27.5%
2017 29.36 620th 877 29.3%
2018 34.69 578th 861 32.9%
2019 39.05 578th 891 35.1%
2021 31.51 565th 797 29.1%
2022 31.10 601st 883 31.9%
2023 43.06 530th 893 40.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Southern Huntingdon County High School/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.43 470th 874 46.2%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Southern Huntingdon County High School/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.07 360th 660 45.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Southern Huntingdon County High School/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.73 530th 681 22.2%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Southern Huntingdon County High School/Middle School

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Rank History for all high school students at Southern Huntingdon County High School/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 10.07 522nd 583 10.5%
2004 21.35 507th 590 14.1%
2005 12.24 533rd 593 10.1%
2006 22.02 529th 604 12.4%
2007 11.80 559th 615 9.1%
2008 27.62 516th 621 16.9%
2009 38.82 476th 632 24.7%
2010 24.29 554th 649 14.6%
2011 44.20 462nd 660 30.0%
2012 30.16 529th 664 20.3%
2013 20.16 512th 591 13.4%
2014 17.54 510th 580 12.1%
2015 28.59 539th 680 20.7%
2016 31.85 519th 677 23.3%
2017 16.50 555th 663 16.3%
2018 36.33 501st 673 25.6%
2019 44.76 464th 693 33.0%
2021 53.07 320th 537 40.4%
2022 21.24 524th 634 17.4%
2023 27.52 517th 674 23.3%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Southern Huntingdon County High School/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.15 530th 652 18.7%
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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Southern Huntingdon County High School/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.38 378th 502 24.7%
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Rank History for high school White students at Southern Huntingdon County High School/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.91 536th 577 7.1%
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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 Southern Huntingdon County High School/Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 684 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 684
1989 650 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 651
1990 641 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 644
1991 647 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 650
1992 651 2 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 656
1993 652 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 654
1994 645 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 649
1995 627 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 630
1996 627 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 630
1997 643 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 645
1998 646 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 650
1999 626 4 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 634
2000 634 9 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 647
2001 637 13 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 653
2002 614 12 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 629
2003 614 12 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 629
2004 610 11 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 623
2005 732 10 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 745
2006 714 14 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 733
2007 731 14 1 3 3 n/a n/a 0 752
2008 743 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 744
2009 710 8 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 725
2010 682 8 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 695
2011 723 9 0 2 0 0 4 0 738
2012 671 10 0 0 1 0 3 0 685
2013 671 8 0 0 0 0 7 0 686
2014 685 8 0 0 0 0 10 0 703
2015 647 7 0 2 0 0 5 0 661
2016 613 9 1 3 0 0 7 0 633
2017 623 7 1 4 0 0 3 0 638
2018 594 5 1 3 0 0 3 0 606
2019 605 11 1 6 0 0 0 0 623
2020 608 12 1 7 0 0 0 0 628
2021 614 9 1 8 0 0 0 0 632
2022 597 8 1 13 0 0 3 0 622
2023 590 7 0 14 0 0 3 0 614

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 Southern Huntingdon County High School/Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 684 48.0 14.2 n/a
1989 651 47.0 13.8 n/a
1990 644 46.0 14.0 0
1991 650 47.0 13.8 n/a
1992 656 48.0 13.6 n/a
1993 654 39.0 16.8 n/a
1994 649 37.0 17.5 n/a
1995 630 38.0 16.6 n/a
1996 630 38.0 16.6 n/a
1997 645 38.0 17.0 n/a
1998 650 38.5 16.9 n/a
1999 634 39.0 16.3 n/a
2000 647 39.0 16.6 21.5
2001 653 41.5 15.7 22.2
2002 629 38.5 16.3 24.8
2003 629 38.5 16.3 24.8
2004 623 40.5 15.4 26.3
2005 745 45.5 16.4 20.9
2006 733 48.0 15.3 32.9
2007 752 48.5 15.5 33.1
2008 744 49.0 15.2 32.9
2009 725 51.3 14.1 30.3
2010 695 52.7 13.1 37.3
2011 738 49.2 15.0 37.3
2012 685 47.5 14.3 39.6
2013 686 45.0 15.2 40.2
2014 703 42.3 16.5 41.8
2015 661 42.0 15.7 44.9
2016 633 41.0 15.4 42.3
2017 638 39.9 15.9 33.1
2018 606 39.0 15.5 35.1
2019 623 39.0 15.9 36.3
2020 628 39.0 16.1 34.9
2021 632 41.0 15.4 38.6
2022 622 41.0 15.1 36.3
2023 614 80.0 7.6 41.4

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 Southern Huntingdon County High School/Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 684 48.0 14.2 n/a
1989 651 47.0 13.8 n/a
1990 644 46.0 14.0 0
1991 650 47.0 13.8 n/a
1992 656 48.0 13.6 n/a
1993 654 39.0 16.8 n/a
1994 649 37.0 17.5 n/a
1995 630 38.0 16.6 n/a
1996 630 38.0 16.6 n/a
1997 645 38.0 17.0 n/a
1998 650 38.5 16.9 n/a
1999 634 39.0 16.3 n/a
2000 647 39.0 16.6 21.5
2001 653 41.5 15.7 22.2
2002 629 38.5 16.3 24.8
2003 629 38.5 16.3 24.8
2004 623 40.5 15.4 26.3
2005 745 45.5 16.4 20.9
2006 733 48.0 15.3 32.9
2007 752 48.5 15.5 33.1
2008 744 49.0 15.2 32.9
2009 725 51.3 14.1 30.3
2010 695 52.7 13.1 37.3
2011 738 49.2 15.0 37.3
2012 685 47.5 14.3 39.6
2013 686 45.0 15.2 40.2
2014 703 42.3 16.5 41.8
2015 661 42.0 15.7 44.9
2016 633 41.0 15.4 42.3
2017 638 39.9 15.9 33.1
2018 606 39.0 15.5 35.1
2019 623 39.0 15.9 36.3
2020 628 39.0 16.1 34.9
2021 632 41.0 15.4 38.6
2022 622 41.0 15.1 36.3
2023 614 80.0 7.6 41.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Southern Huntingdon County High School/Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $243 (2.1%) $11,410 (97.9%) $11,654
2020 $465 (3.6%) $12,379 (96.4%) $12,844
2021 $911 (6.9%) $12,268 (93.1%) $13,180
2022 $572 (4.1%) $13,283 (95.9%) $13,855

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Southern Huntingdon County High School/Middle 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 578th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 530th of 893 Middle schools
 5.5%
Ranks 464th of 693 High schoolsRanks 517th of 674 High schools
 9.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Southern Huntingdon County High School/Middle School)33.758.1
 24.4%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Southern Huntingdon County High School/Middle School)57.865.8
 8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Southern Huntingdon County High School/Middle School)1820.2
 2.2%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Southern Huntingdon County High School/Middle School)53.343.2
 10.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Southern Huntingdon County High School/Middle School)11.910.8
 1.1%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Southern Huntingdon County High School/Middle School)5041.4
 8.6%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Southern Huntingdon County High School/Middle School)51.820.3
 31.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Southern Huntingdon County High School/Middle School)50.819.3
 31.5%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Southern Huntingdon County High School/Middle School)62.238.1
 24.1%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Southern Huntingdon County High School/Middle School)63.245.6
 17.6%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%
All Grades Math (Southern Huntingdon County High School/Middle School)21.429.9
 8.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Southern Huntingdon County High School/Middle School)5041.4
 8.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Southern Huntingdon County High School/Middle School)54.443.9
 10.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students623614
 1.4%
African American117
 36.4%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic614
 133.3%
Pacific Islander00
White605590
 2.5%
Two or More Races03
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.3%41.4%
 5.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Southern Huntingdon County High School/Middle School

Students at Southern Huntingdon County High School/Middle School are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 614 students attended Southern Huntingdon County High School/Middle School.

Southern Huntingdon County High School/Middle School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Rockhill Elementary School
Elementary : Shade Gap Elementary School
Elementary : Spring Farms Elementary School

Southern Huntingdon County High School/Middle School ranks in the bottom 23.3% of Pennsylvania high schools.


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