Upper Dauphin Area High School

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Upper Dauphin Area High School ranks 397 th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Upper Dauphin Area High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Elizabethville, Pennsylvania, with a student population of 343. The school is part of the Upper Dauphin Area School District, which is ranked 310 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Upper Dauphin Area High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Pennsylvania high schools, receiving a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. While the school performs well in Biology, it lags behind the state averages in Algebra I and Literature proficiency. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 83.7% to 88.2%, and the dropout rate has increased from 0.2% to 4.0%. Interestingly, the school's performance for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds is relatively stronger than its overall ranking, indicating the school is doing better for this subgroup compared to the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Greenwood High School and Halifax Area High School, Upper Dauphin Area High School generally underperforms in academic metrics, graduation rates, and student-teacher ratios. Greenwood High School, in particular, stands out with its exceptional performance, ranking 24 out of 674 Pennsylvania high schools and achieving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Upper Dauphin Area High School has a significantly less diverse student population compared to some nearby schools, such as Susquehanna Township High School.

Detail:

Public 9-12

220 N Church St
Elizabethville, PA 17023-8918

(717) 362-8181

District: Upper Dauphin Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
397^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,655

Feeder schools for Upper Dauphin Area High School:

Elementary:	Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School
Middle:	Upper Dauphin Area Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 343

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.7%

Hispanic:

5.0%

African American:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Upper Dauphin Area High School ranks worse than 58.9% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.08. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Upper Dauphin 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 (90.7%), Hispanic (5%), African American (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Upper Dauphin Area High School is 13.9. (See more...)

Compare Upper Dauphin Area High School employs 24.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Upper Dauphin Area High School is $16,655.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Upper Dauphin Area High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Upper Dauphin Area High School 397^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Upper Dauphin Area High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Upper Dauphin Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Upper Dauphin Area School District 310^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Upper Dauphin Area High School

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Rank History for all students at Upper Dauphin Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	46.37	380^th	583	34.8%
2004	68.68	191^st	590	67.6%
2005	59.51	275^th	593	53.6%
2006	52.47	351^st	604	41.9%
2007	44.98	432^nd	615	29.8%
2008	49.68	379^th	621	39.0%
2009	67.12	215^th	632	66.0%
2010	53.72	358^th	649	44.8%
2011	54.61	376^th	660	43.0%
2012	40.94	475^th	664	28.5%
2013	47.84	375^th	591	36.5%
2014	49.54	357^th	580	38.4%
2015	59.75	351^st	680	48.4%
2016	52.31	416^th	677	38.6%
2017	59.45	348^th	663	47.5%
2018	49.07	445^th	673	33.9%
2019	44.77	463^rd	693	33.2%
2021	63.90	253^rd	537	52.9%
2022	49.53	394^th	634	37.9%
2023	48.08	397^th	674	41.1%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	55.00	311^th	652	52.3%

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Rank History for White students at Upper Dauphin Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	35.56	398^th	577	31.0%

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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 Upper Dauphin Area High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	455	0	5	2	3	n/a	n/a	465
1989	458	0	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	463
1990	448	0	7	3	1	n/a	n/a	459
1991	449	1	2	0	8	n/a	n/a	460
1992	452	2	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	461
1993	456	3	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	466
1994	469	4	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	477
1995	471	3	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	478
1996	471	3	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	478
1997	439	5	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	448
1998	445	4	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	453
1999	427	4	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	437
2000	432	6	2	6	1	n/a	n/a	447
2001	447	3	3	4	1	n/a	n/a	458
2002	451	3	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	461
2003	451	3	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	461
2004	426	2	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	434
2005	384	3	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	391
2006	376	3	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	386
2007	380	4	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	390
2008	389	3	5	5	0	n/a	n/a	402
2009	392	5	4	3	1	n/a	n/a	405
2010	396	5	6	4	1	n/a	n/a	412
2011	385	8	7	9	0	0	0	409
2012	360	9	7	9	0	0	1	386
2013	372	9	7	13	0	0	1	402
2014	377	5	4	10	0	0	0	396
2015	371	4	3	7	0	0	1	386
2016	374	5	3	12	0	0	3	397
2017	363	4	4	9	0	0	2	382
2018	360	2	5	11	0	0	5	383
2019	341	3	3	12	0	0	4	363
2020	339	4	3	13	1	0	4	364
2021	333	3	4	17	1	0	4	362
2022	316	4	4	12	1	0	4	341
2023	311	7	4	17	1	0	3	343

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 Upper Dauphin Area High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	465	32.8	14.1	n/a
1989	463	36.7	12.6	n/a
1990	459	36.2	12.6	0
1991	460	38.4	11.9	n/a
1992	461	38.0	12.1	n/a
1993	466	36.5	12.8	n/a
1994	477	37.0	12.9	n/a
1995	478	34.0	14.1	n/a
1996	478	34.0	14.1	n/a
1997	448	33.0	13.6	n/a
1998	453	33.0	13.7	n/a
1999	437	35.0	12.5	n/a
2000	447	36.0	12.4	6.7
2001	458	34.0	13.5	8.5
2002	461	36.0	12.8	10.2
2003	461	36.0	12.8	10.2
2004	434	34.0	12.8	8.5
2005	391	34.0	11.5	12
2006	386	35.5	10.9	13.7
2007	390	34.8	11.2	13.6
2008	402	28.1	14.3	13.7
2009	405	26.3	15.4	17.3
2010	412	26.7	15.3	20.6
2011	409	28.3	14.4	31.1
2012	386	27.3	14.1	17.6
2013	402	31.9	12.5	32.3
2014	396	34.0	11.6	33.3
2015	386	33.0	11.6	34.2
2016	397	27.0	14.7	34.3
2017	382	23.7	16.0	38.7
2018	383	23.5	16.2	39.7
2019	363	22.0	16.4	32.2
2020	364	22.0	16.4	37.6
2021	362	25.1	14.4	99.2
2022	341	27.1	12.5	43.1
2023	343	24.6	13.9	46.9

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 Upper Dauphin Area High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	465	32.8	14.1	n/a
1989	463	36.7	12.6	n/a
1990	459	36.2	12.6	0
1991	460	38.4	11.9	n/a
1992	461	38.0	12.1	n/a
1993	466	36.5	12.8	n/a
1994	477	37.0	12.9	n/a
1995	478	34.0	14.1	n/a
1996	478	34.0	14.1	n/a
1997	448	33.0	13.6	n/a
1998	453	33.0	13.7	n/a
1999	437	35.0	12.5	n/a
2000	447	36.0	12.4	6.7
2001	458	34.0	13.5	8.5
2002	461	36.0	12.8	10.2
2003	461	36.0	12.8	10.2
2004	434	34.0	12.8	8.5
2005	391	34.0	11.5	12
2006	386	35.5	10.9	13.7
2007	390	34.8	11.2	13.6
2008	402	28.1	14.3	13.7
2009	405	26.3	15.4	17.3
2010	412	26.7	15.3	20.6
2011	409	28.3	14.4	31.1
2012	386	27.3	14.1	17.6
2013	402	31.9	12.5	32.3
2014	396	34.0	11.6	33.3
2015	386	33.0	11.6	34.2
2016	397	27.0	14.7	34.3
2017	382	23.7	16.0	38.7
2018	383	23.5	16.2	39.7
2019	363	22.0	16.4	32.2
2020	364	22.0	16.4	37.6
2021	362	25.1	14.4	99.2
2022	341	27.1	12.5	43.1
2023	343	24.6	13.9	46.9

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 Upper Dauphin Area High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$334 (1.9%)	$17,608 (98.1%)	$17,942
2020	$346 (2.3%)	$14,688 (97.7%)	$15,035
2021	$429 (2.8%)	$14,984 (97.2%)	$15,414
2022	$411 (2.5%)	$16,244 (97.5%)	$16,655

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Upper Dauphin Area High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 463^rd of 693 High schools	Ranks 397^th of 674 High schools	7.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Upper Dauphin Area High School)	52	17.4	34.6%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Upper Dauphin Area High School)	66.3	56.3	10%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Upper Dauphin Area High School)	58.4	58.4
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	363	343	5.5%
African American	3	7	133.3%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	3	4	33.3%
Hispanic	12	17	41.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	341	311	8.8%
Two or More Races	4	3	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.2%	46.9%	14.7%

Schools Near Upper Dauphin 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 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	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
Upper Dauphin Area High School	Public	9-12	220 N Church St	Elizabethville	17023	Dauphin County	Upper Dauphin Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 362-8181	343	25	13.9	46.9%	311 (90.7%)	7 (2.0%)	17 (5.0%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	48.1	397^th of 674 public high schools	41.1%		49.5	394^th of 634 public high schools	37.9%	3	17.4	56.3	58.4									$16,655	$411	$16,244
Millersburg Area High School	Public	9-12	799 Center St	Millersburg	17061	Dauphin County	Millersburg Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 692-2108	229	22	10.4	42.4%	198 (86.5%)	9 (3.9%)	14 (6.1%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)	66.3	246^th of 674 public high schools	63.5%		57.2	326^th of 634 public high schools	48.6%	80	11.1	61.4	84.1									$16,712	$165	$16,548
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
Halifax Area High School	Public	9-12	3940 Peters Mountain Rd	Halifax	17032	Dauphin County	Halifax Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 896-3416	244	24	10.1	29.5%	222 (91.0%)	4 (1.6%)	9 (3.7%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.5%)	72.5	188^th of 674 public high schools	72.1%		79.1	117^th of 634 public high schools	81.5%	71	53.9	53.3	73.3									$14,885	$00	$14,885
Williams Valley Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	10330 State Route 209	Tower City	17980	Schuylkill County	Williams Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 647-2167	440	37	11.9	97.5%	385 (87.5%)	8 (1.8%)	33 (7.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.0%)	11.9	590^th of 674 public high schools	12.5%		21.5	521^st of 634 public high schools	17.8%	69	2.7	24.0	39.2	9.3	5.1	7.1	57.7	57.7	34.6	41.4	38.0	$21,306	$1,125	$20,181
Central Dauphin Senior High School	Public	9-12	437 Piketown Road	Harrisburg	17112	Dauphin County	Central Dauphin School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 703-5360	1,975	122	16.1	32.6%	1,264 (64.0%)	225 (11.4%)	159 (8.1%)	187 (9.5%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	136 (6.9%)	59.3	302^nd of 674 public high schools	55.2%		70.1	209^th of 634 public high schools	67.0%	93	26.5	50.7	73.1									$13,904	$758	$13,147
Susquenita High School	Public	9-12	309 Schoolhouse Rd	Duncannon	17020	Perry County	Susquenita School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 957-6000	503	39	12.7	31.2%	439 (87.3%)	4 (0.8%)	26 (5.2%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	27 (5.4%)	60.3	293^rd of 674 public high schools	56.5%		52.5	372^nd of 634 public high schools	41.3%	79	38.4	45.0	71.8									$16,293	$04	$16,289
Tri-Valley Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	155 E Main St	Hegins	17938	Schuylkill County	Tri-Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 682-3125	441	36	12.1	28.3%	417 (94.6%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.3%)	44	430^th of 674 public high schools	36.2%		37.1	465^th of 634 public high schools	26.7%	35	8.9	54.1	58.2	18.8	7.4	13.8	60.2	60.2	40.2	39.7	40.0	$13,837	$924	$12,912
Susquehanna Township High School	Public	9-12	3500 Elmerton Ave	Harrisburg	17109	Dauphin County	Susquehanna Township School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 657-5117	743	56	13.1	55.3%	146 (19.7%)	309 (41.6%)	96 (12.9%)	122 (16.4%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	65 (8.7%)	32.9	493^rd of 674 public high schools	26.9%		27	503^rd of 634 public high schools	20.7%	10	24.5	38.9	49.0									$30,305	$1,411	$28,894
Newport High School	Public	9-12	500 Caroline Street	Newport	17074	Perry County	Newport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 567-3806	291	26	11.3	40.5%	265 (91.1%)	3 (1.0%)	13 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)	31.5	499^th of 674 public high schools	26.0%		72.9	190^th of 634 public high schools	70.0%	309	18.0	35.7	54.9									$18,558	$2,184	$16,374

Frequently Asked Questions about Upper Dauphin Area High School

How many students attend Upper Dauphin Area High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 343 students attended Upper Dauphin Area High School.

What is the racial makeup of Upper Dauphin Area High School?

Students at Upper Dauphin Area High School are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

What district is Upper Dauphin Area High School in?

Upper Dauphin Area School District

What schools feed into Upper Dauphin Area High School?

Upper Dauphin Area High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School
Middle : Upper Dauphin Area Middle School

Is Upper Dauphin Area High School a good school?

Upper Dauphin Area High School ranks 397^th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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