Is Spring Grove Area High School a good school?

Spring Grove Area High School ranks 225 th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Spring Grove Area High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,166 students attended Spring Grove Area High School.

What is the racial makeup of Spring Grove Area High School?

Students at Spring Grove Area High School are 82% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Spring Grove Area High School?

Spring Grove Area High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : New Salem Elementary School Elementary : Paradise Elementary School Elementary : Spring Grove Elementary School Middle : Spring Grove Area Intrmd School Middle : Spring Grove Area Middle School

Spring Grove Area High School

Summary:

Spring Grove Area High School is a public high school located in Spring Grove, Pennsylvania, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,166 students. The school is part of the Southern York County School District, which is ranked 143 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Spring Grove Area High School consistently outperforms the state average on Keystone Exams, with 71.2% of 11th graders proficient or better in Literature, 55.6% in Biology, and 40.6% in Algebra I in 2022-2023, compared to state averages of 65.3% in Literature, 50.7% in Biology, and 34.1% in Algebra I. The school also maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 91.6% to 93.9% over the past five years, and low dropout rates, ranging from 0.7% to 1.2%. However, the student population is predominantly White, with a percentage ranging from 82.33% to 84.49% over the past three years, which is less diverse than nearby schools like William Penn Senior High School and York Suburban Senior High School.

While Spring Grove Area High School outperforms nearby schools on academic metrics, the school has seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 24.08% in 2020-2021 to 31.48% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of students from lower-income families. This trend is in contrast to the school's generally high-performing academic outcomes, suggesting that it is able to maintain strong academic excellence despite the changing socioeconomic composition of its student body.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1490 Roth Church Road
Spring Grove, PA 17362-1199

(717) 225-4731

District: Spring Grove Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
225^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,309

Feeder schools for Spring Grove Area High School:

Elementary:	New Salem Elementary School
	Paradise Elementary School
	Spring Grove Elementary School
Middle:	Spring Grove Area Intrmd School
	Spring Grove Area Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 1,166

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.3%

Hispanic:

7.2%

African American:

5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Spring Grove Area High School ranks better than 66.6% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.02. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Spring Grove 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 (82.3%), Hispanic (7.2%), African American (5.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Spring Grove Area High School is 14.8. (See more...)

Compare Spring Grove Area High School employs 78.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spring Grove Area High School is $18,309.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Spring Grove Area High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Spring Grove Area High School 225^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Spring Grove Area High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Multi-racial students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Spring Grove Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Spring Grove Area School District 143^rd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Spring Grove Area High School

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Rank History for all students at Spring Grove Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	65.22	212^th	583	63.6%
2004	70.50	178^th	590	69.8%
2005	48.72	379^th	593	36.1%
2006	47.10	396^th	604	34.4%
2007	63.65	258^th	615	58.0%
2008	57.64	313^th	621	49.6%
2009	54.33	337^th	632	46.7%
2010	63.45	266^th	649	59.0%
2011	55.54	362^nd	660	45.2%
2012	62.63	289^th	664	56.5%
2013	66.84	189^th	591	68.0%
2014	74.87	118^th	580	79.7%
2015	74.12	174^th	680	74.4%
2016	71.45	220^th	677	67.5%
2017	71.86	221^st	663	66.7%
2018	75.87	166^th	673	75.3%
2019	85.07	62^nd	693	91.1%
2021	77.16	115^th	537	78.6%
2022	75.46	162^nd	634	74.4%
2023	68.02	225^th	674	66.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Spring Grove Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	81.71	21^st	129	83.7%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	58.45	279^th	652	57.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Spring Grove Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	47.42	225^th	502	55.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Spring Grove Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	55.74	100^th	260	61.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Spring Grove Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	56.19	111^th	252	56.0%

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Rank History for White students at Spring Grove Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	61.32	226^th	577	60.8%

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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 Spring Grove 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	879	2	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	-9	877
1989	854	3	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	862
1990	783	0	6	0	5	n/a	n/a	0	794
1991	722	5	3	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	735
1992	998	7	7	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	1022
1993	1036	3	11	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	1059
1994	1068	2	8	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	1085
1995	1089	5	5	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	1101
1996	1089	5	5	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	1101
1997	1107	5	12	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	1130
1998	1180	4	13	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	1203
1999	1172	5	8	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	1194
2000	1132	3	8	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	1154
2001	1088	4	6	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	1105
2002	1222	7	3	10	3	n/a	n/a	0	1245
2003	1222	7	3	10	3	n/a	n/a	0	1245
2004	1226	9	5	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	1261
2005	1291	9	3	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	1320
2006	1237	10	4	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	1264
2007	1204	21	7	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	1240
2008	1183	44	8	16	4	n/a	n/a	0	1255
2009	1140	39	7	19	3	n/a	n/a	3	1211
2010	1157	42	4	20	10	n/a	n/a	2	1235
2011	1098	42	7	29	7	0	6	0	1189
2012	1023	35	10	33	9	0	7	0	1117
2013	1019	37	9	31	4	0	8	0	1108
2014	1005	33	11	31	1	0	17	0	1098
2015	989	42	9	43	4	0	18	0	1105
2016	938	41	7	50	4	0	17	0	1057
2017	985	44	5	55	2	0	15	0	1106
2018	957	43	9	64	2	0	19	0	1094
2019	1026	47	13	66	0	0	20	0	1172
2020	1023	48	16	60	0	1	27	0	1175
2021	986	59	16	66	0	1	39	0	1167
2022	973	57	10	81	0	1	42	0	1164
2023	960	60	9	84	1	2	50	0	1166

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 Spring Grove Area High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	877	53.8	16.3	n/a
1989	862	55.2	15.6	n/a
1990	794	55.3	14.3	0
1991	735	54.1	13.5	n/a
1992	1022	75.8	13.4	n/a
1993	1059	68.0	15.6	n/a
1994	1085	59.5	18.2	n/a
1995	1101	62.0	17.8	n/a
1996	1101	62.0	17.8	n/a
1997	1130	67.0	16.9	n/a
1998	1203	68.0	17.7	n/a
1999	1194	69.0	17.3	n/a
2000	1154	69.0	16.7	8.2
2001	1105	68.0	16.3	8.7
2002	1245	76.0	16.4	9.6
2003	1245	76.0	16.4	9.6
2004	1261	80.0	15.8	7.7
2005	1320	80.0	16.5	9
2006	1264	83.0	15.2	12.5
2007	1240	85.0	14.6	13.2
2008	1255	83.5	15.0	16.9
2009	1211	86.5	14.0	19.1
2010	1235	85.5	14.4	22.3
2011	1189	87.5	13.5	23.5
2012	1117	79.5	14.0	28.3
2013	1108	79.5	13.9	22.5
2014	1098	77.1	14.2	29.1
2015	1105	76.0	14.5	28.3
2016	1057	75.0	14.0	28.6
2017	1106	73.6	15.0	32.5
2018	1094	73.8	14.8	28
2019	1172	72.8	16.0	27.5
2020	1175	74.9	15.6	26.6
2021	1167	75.9	15.3	24.1
2022	1164	82.8	14.0	24.1
2023	1166	78.7	14.8	31.5

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 Spring Grove Area High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	877	53.8	16.3	n/a
1989	862	55.2	15.6	n/a
1990	794	55.3	14.3	0
1991	735	54.1	13.5	n/a
1992	1022	75.8	13.4	n/a
1993	1059	68.0	15.6	n/a
1994	1085	59.5	18.2	n/a
1995	1101	62.0	17.8	n/a
1996	1101	62.0	17.8	n/a
1997	1130	67.0	16.9	n/a
1998	1203	68.0	17.7	n/a
1999	1194	69.0	17.3	n/a
2000	1154	69.0	16.7	8.2
2001	1105	68.0	16.3	8.7
2002	1245	76.0	16.4	9.6
2003	1245	76.0	16.4	9.6
2004	1261	80.0	15.8	7.7
2005	1320	80.0	16.5	9
2006	1264	83.0	15.2	12.5
2007	1240	85.0	14.6	13.2
2008	1255	83.5	15.0	16.9
2009	1211	86.5	14.0	19.1
2010	1235	85.5	14.4	22.3
2011	1189	87.5	13.5	23.5
2012	1117	79.5	14.0	28.3
2013	1108	79.5	13.9	22.5
2014	1098	77.1	14.2	29.1
2015	1105	76.0	14.5	28.3
2016	1057	75.0	14.0	28.6
2017	1106	73.6	15.0	32.5
2018	1094	73.8	14.8	28
2019	1172	72.8	16.0	27.5
2020	1175	74.9	15.6	26.6
2021	1167	75.9	15.3	24.1
2022	1164	82.8	14.0	24.1
2023	1166	78.7	14.8	31.5

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 Spring Grove Area High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$147 (1.0%)	$14,581 (99.0%)	$14,728
2020	$128 (1.0%)	$12,728 (99.0%)	$12,857
2021	$271 (1.7%)	$16,139 (98.4%)	$16,409
2022	$1,165 (6.4%)	$17,144 (93.6%)	$18,309

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Spring Grove Area 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 62^nd of 693 High schools	Ranks 225^th of 674 High schools	24.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Spring Grove Area High School)	84.5	40.6	43.9%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Spring Grove Area High School)	83.1	55.6	27.5%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Spring Grove Area High School)	88.2	71.2	17%
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	1172	1166	0.5%
African American	47	60	27.7%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	13	9	30.8%
Hispanic	66	84	27.3%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	1026	960	6.4%
Two or More Races	20	50	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.5%	31.5%	4%

Schools Near Spring Grove 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)	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
Spring Grove Area High School	Public	9-12	1490 Roth Church Road	Spring Grove	17362	York County	Spring Grove Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 225-4731	1,166	79	14.8	31.5%	960 (82.3%)	60 (5.1%)	84 (7.2%)	9 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	50 (4.3%)	68	225^th of 674 public high schools	66.6%		75.5	162^nd of 634 public high schools	74.4%	63	40.6	55.6	71.2	$18,309	$1,165	$17,144
Hanover Senior High School	Public	8-12	401 Moul Ave	Hanover	17331	York County	Hanover Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 637-9000	585	37	15.6	64.3%	362 (61.9%)	38 (6.5%)	145 (24.8%)	8 (1.4%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (4.8%)	52.9	356^th of 674 public high schools	47.2%		62.2	272^nd of 634 public high schools	57.1%	84	30.5	38.0	73.7	$15,138	$893	$14,246
West York Area High School	Public	9-12	1800 Bannister St	York	17404	York County	West York Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 845-6634	869	58	14.9	48.8%	472 (54.3%)	108 (12.4%)	177 (20.4%)	24 (2.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	87 (10.0%)	35.1	480^th of 674 public high schools	28.8%		54.4	356^th of 634 public high schools	43.8%	124	24.8	31.8	58.5	$24,722	$2,777	$21,945
South Western Senior High School	Public	9-12	200 Bowman Rd	Hanover	17331	York County	South Western School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 633-4807	1,299	86	15.1	30.8%	1,066 (82.1%)	73 (5.6%)	83 (6.4%)	29 (2.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (3.6%)	78.6	122^nd of 674 public high schools	81.9%		73.9	178^th of 634 public high schools	71.9%	56	56.6	61.4	72.9	$16,403	$00	$16,403
Dover Area High School	Public	9-12	4500 Intermediate Ave	Dover	17315	York County	Dover Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 292-8066	1,016	63	16.1	49.4%	770 (75.8%)	49 (4.8%)	137 (13.5%)	9 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	49 (4.8%)	65.5	251^st of 674 public high schools	62.8%		60.3	289^th of 634 public high schools	54.4%	38	48.4	53.9	63.6	$14,528	$439	$14,089
New Oxford Senior High School	Public	9-12	130 Berlin Road	New Oxford	17350	Adams County	Conewago Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 624-2157	1,249	86	14.4	39.3%	946 (75.7%)	17 (1.4%)	239 (19.1%)	5 (0.4%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (3.1%)	57.4	318^th of 674 public high schools	52.8%		61.8	275^th of 634 public high schools	56.6%	43	31.4	59.6	59.7	$15,960	$197	$15,764
William Penn Senior High School	Public	9-12	101 W College Ave	York	17403	York County	York City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 849-1218	1,534	96	15.9	100.0%	113 (7.4%)	569 (37.1%)	760 (49.5%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	86 (5.6%)	5.2	639^th of 674 public high schools	5.2%		2.8	622^nd of 634 public high schools	1.9%	17	4.5	7.7	25.4	$16,614	$1,929	$14,686
Crispus Attucks Charter School	Public, Charter	12	605 S Duke Street	York	17401	York County	Crispus Attucks Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(717) 848-3610	76	6	11.9	100.0%	7 (9.2%)	32 (42.1%)	35 (46.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)								(n/a)				$31,774	$13,981	$17,794
York County School of Technology	Public	9-12	2179 South Queen Street	York	17402	York County	York County School of Technology	No	No	No	No	(717) 741-0820	1,620	111	14.5	47.8%	1,120 (69.1%)	150 (9.3%)	253 (15.6%)	11 (0.7%)	11 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	74 (4.6%)	19.7	556^th of 674 public high schools	17.5%		23.2	513^th of 634 public high schools	19.1%	43	15.7	30.6	41.3
York Suburban Senior High School	Public	9-12	1800 Hollywood Dr	York	17403	York County	York Suburban School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 885-1270	873	64	13.7	35.6%	570 (65.3%)	82 (9.4%)	109 (12.5%)	32 (3.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	79 (9.0%)	91.5	31^st of 674 public high schools	95.4%		68.5	214^th of 634 public high schools	66.2%	183	76.8	75.4	82.7	$17,173	$250	$16,923

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