Susquenita High School

Summary:

Susquenita High School is a public high school located in Duncannon, Pennsylvania, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 503. The school is part of the Susquenita School District, which is ranked 440 out of 610 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Susquenita High School's performance has been mixed in recent years. While the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 192 out of 663 Pennsylvania high schools in 2016-2017 (4-star rating) to 471 out of 686 in 2023-2024 (2-star rating), its academic proficiency rates in Algebra I (28.6%) and Biology (43.4%) are lower than the state averages. The school's graduation rate, ranging from 87.0% to 95.9%, is generally on par with the state average, but its dropout rate has been slightly higher, ranging from 0.5% to 1.6%. Notably, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with white students and students with disabilities performing significantly worse than their peers.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Camp Hill Senior High School and Capital Area School for the Arts Charter School, Susquenita High School's performance is generally lower, with these nearby schools having significantly higher statewide rankings and academic proficiency rates. Additionally, the school's per-student spending has decreased from $18,372 in 2019-2020 to $16,293 in 2021-2022, while the student-teacher ratio has increased from 10.7 in 2020-2021 to 12.7 in 2022-2023, which may have contributed to the school's declining performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 309 Schoolhouse Rd
       Duncannon, PA  17020-9582


(717) 957-6000

District: Susquenita School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
471st of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,293 Help


Feeder schools for Susquenita High School:

Elementary:    Susquenita Elementary School
Middle:    Susquenita Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  503

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.3%
Two or more races:
5.4%
Hispanic:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Susquenita High School ranks worse than 68.7% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.49. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Susquenita 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 (87.3%), two or more races (5.4%), Hispanic (5.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Susquenita High School is 12.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Susquenita High School is $16,293.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Susquenita High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Susquenita High School 471st of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Susquenita High School in the ranking list.)

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Susquenita School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Susquenita School District 440th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Susquenita High School

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Rank History for all students at Susquenita High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 60.91 249th 583 57.3%
2004 47.98 354th 590 40.0%
2005 52.76 339th 593 42.8%
2006 37.81 461st 604 23.7%
2007 42.60 443rd 615 28.0%
2008 59.52 293rd 621 52.8%
2009 43.77 444th 632 29.7%
2010 47.79 415th 649 36.1%
2011 62.34 298th 660 54.8%
2012 39.00 486th 664 26.8%
2013 46.00 391st 591 33.8%
2014 35.47 438th 580 24.5%
2015 32.82 520th 680 23.5%
2016 70.57 231st 677 65.9%
2017 73.29 192nd 663 71.0%
2018 50.13 435th 673 35.4%
2019 56.81 371st 693 46.5%
2022 52.53 372nd 634 41.3%
2023 60.32 293rd 674 56.5%
2024 38.49 471st 686 31.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Susquenita High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.57 235th 652 64.0%
2024 37.42 437th 664 34.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Susquenita High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 44.93 421st 665 36.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Susquenita High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.25 360th 502 28.3%
2024 18.78 451st 513 12.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Susquenita High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 34.44 462nd 662 30.2%
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Rank History for White students at Susquenita High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.65 310th 577 46.3%
2024 23.32 489th 595 17.8%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Susquenita High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1144 2 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1157
1989 1136 2 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1151
1990 1081 1 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 1094
1991 1068 1 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1079
1992 1082 1 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1092
1993 869 0 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 876
1994 894 2 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 902
1995 938 3 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 948
1996 938 3 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 948
1997 915 3 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 926
1998 889 3 2 5 2 n/a n/a 0 901
1999 880 3 2 4 4 n/a n/a 0 893
2000 851 4 2 4 4 n/a n/a 0 865
2001 911 2 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 919
2002 730 5 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 743
2003 730 5 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 743
2004 717 8 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 731
2005 716 7 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 730
2006 742 6 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 760
2007 728 8 7 5 1 n/a n/a 0 749
2008 724 4 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 740
2009 687 6 6 4 2 n/a n/a 0 705
2010 665 6 3 7 2 n/a n/a 1 684
2011 624 7 2 7 2 0 3 0 645
2012 558 7 2 9 3 1 3 0 583
2013 519 9 2 9 1 0 5 0 545
2014 500 13 2 13 0 0 4 0 532
2015 508 12 1 11 0 0 4 0 536
2016 493 9 2 15 0 0 7 0 526
2017 474 4 3 21 0 0 13 0 515
2018 438 1 2 18 1 0 11 0 471
2019 418 1 2 17 1 0 12 0 451
2020 424 0 1 21 1 0 12 0 459
2021 419 1 1 22 1 1 22 0 467
2022 417 2 1 23 2 2 22 0 469
2023 439 4 3 26 2 2 27 0 503

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 Susquenita High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1157 70.1 16.5 n/a
1989 1151 73.1 15.7 n/a
1990 1094 75.0 14.5 0
1991 1079 70.0 15.4 n/a
1992 1092 74.0 14.7 n/a
1993 876 53.0 16.5 n/a
1994 902 56.0 16.1 n/a
1995 948 54.0 17.6 n/a
1996 948 54.0 17.6 n/a
1997 926 56.0 16.5 n/a
1998 901 53.0 17.0 n/a
1999 893 54.0 16.5 n/a
2000 865 55.0 15.7 9.5
2001 919 55.0 16.7 11.8
2002 743 50.0 14.9 10.5
2003 743 50.0 14.9 10.5
2004 731 50.4 14.5 11.5
2005 730 47.9 15.2 10.7
2006 760 51.1 14.9 17.4
2007 749 52.1 14.4 15.8
2008 740 54.0 13.7 17.4
2009 705 56.0 12.6 17.6
2010 684 55.0 12.4 22.7
2011 645 51.0 12.6 22.9
2012 583 50.0 11.6 27.8
2013 545 46.2 11.7 27.9
2014 532 44.6 11.9 30.3
2015 536 46.0 11.6 28.2
2016 526 45.0 11.6 28.3
2017 515 43.8 11.7 24.3
2018 471 41.8 11.2 24.4
2019 451 41.8 10.7 26.2
2020 459 42.3 10.8 27.2
2021 467 43.3 10.7 26.6
2022 469 41.1 11.4 24.7
2023 503 39.3 12.7 31.2

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 Susquenita High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1157 70.1 16.5 n/a
1989 1151 73.1 15.7 n/a
1990 1094 75.0 14.5 0
1991 1079 70.0 15.4 n/a
1992 1092 74.0 14.7 n/a
1993 876 53.0 16.5 n/a
1994 902 56.0 16.1 n/a
1995 948 54.0 17.6 n/a
1996 948 54.0 17.6 n/a
1997 926 56.0 16.5 n/a
1998 901 53.0 17.0 n/a
1999 893 54.0 16.5 n/a
2000 865 55.0 15.7 9.5
2001 919 55.0 16.7 11.8
2002 743 50.0 14.9 10.5
2003 743 50.0 14.9 10.5
2004 731 50.4 14.5 11.5
2005 730 47.9 15.2 10.7
2006 760 51.1 14.9 17.4
2007 749 52.1 14.4 15.8
2008 740 54.0 13.7 17.4
2009 705 56.0 12.6 17.6
2010 684 55.0 12.4 22.7
2011 645 51.0 12.6 22.9
2012 583 50.0 11.6 27.8
2013 545 46.2 11.7 27.9
2014 532 44.6 11.9 30.3
2015 536 46.0 11.6 28.2
2016 526 45.0 11.6 28.3
2017 515 43.8 11.7 24.3
2018 471 41.8 11.2 24.4
2019 451 41.8 10.7 26.2
2020 459 42.3 10.8 27.2
2021 467 43.3 10.7 26.6
2022 469 41.1 11.4 24.7
2023 503 39.3 12.7 31.2

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 Susquenita High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $08 (0.0%) $18,100 (100.0%) $18,108
2020 $08 (0.0%) $18,364 (100.0%) $18,372
2021 $00 (0.0%) $17,659 (100.0%) $17,659
2022 $04 (0.0%) $16,289 (100.0%) $16,293

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Susquenita 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 371st of 693 High schoolsRanks 293rd of 674 High schools
 10.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Susquenita High School)54.738.4
 16.3%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Susquenita High School)68.245
 23.2%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Susquenita High School)73.671.8
 1.8%
   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 Students451503
 11.5%
African American14
 300%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic1726
 52.9%
Pacific Islander02
White418439
 5%
Two or More Races1227
 125%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.2%31.2%
 5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Susquenita High School

Students at Susquenita High School are 87% White, 5% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

Susquenita High School ranks 471st of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 503 students attended Susquenita High School.

Susquenita High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Susquenita Elementary School
Middle : Susquenita Middle School


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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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