West Perry Senior High School

Summary:

West Perry Senior High School is a public high school located in Elliottsburg, Pennsylvania, serving 686 students in grades 9-12 and part of the West Perry School District, which is ranked 338 out of 610 districts in the state with a 2-star rating.

The school has consistently performed well on the Keystone Exams, with higher proficiency rates compared to the state average in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had 52% proficiency in Algebra I, 53.9% in Biology, and 82.5% in Literature, all significantly higher than the state averages. Additionally, West Perry Senior High School has maintained a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 87% to 89% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average, and a low dropout rate between 0.9% and 1.6% in recent years. The school has also performed well across different student subgroups, ranking 155th out of 665 Pennsylvania high schools for female students, 171st out of 662 for male students, 207th for low socioeconomic status students, and 90th for disabled students, all with a 4-star rating.

Over the years, West Perry Senior High School has shown a steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 398th out of 580 high schools in 2013-2014 to 161st out of 686 in 2023-2024, with a 4-star rating. The school's spending per student has also increased significantly, from $15,339 in 2018-2019 to $44,161 in 2021-2022, suggesting a strong financial investment in the school's resources and programs. When compared to nearby high schools, West Perry Senior High School generally outperforms schools like Susquenita High School and Big Spring High School in academic metrics, graduation rates, and student group performance, but lags behind high-performing schools like Cumberland Valley High School and Greenwood High School in some areas.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2608 Shermans Valley Road
       Elliottsburg, PA  17024


(717) 789-3931

District: West Perry School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
161st of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $44,161 Help


Feeder schools for West Perry Senior High School:

Elementary:    Blain Elementary School
    Carroll Elementary School
    New Bloomfield Elementary School
Middle:    West Perry Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  686

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.9%
Hispanic:
2.2%
Two or more races:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.5% Help


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Compare Details West Perry Senior High School ranks better than 76.5% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.61. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at West Perry Senior 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 (94.9%), Hispanic (2.2%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Perry Senior High School is 14.7. (See more...)
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Compare West Perry Senior High School employs 46.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Perry Senior High School is $44,161.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Perry Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Perry Senior High School 161st of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See West Perry Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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West Perry School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Perry School District 338th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Perry Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at West Perry Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 34.71 446th 583 23.5%
2004 46.60 367th 590 37.8%
2005 45.11 404th 593 31.9%
2006 50.41 369th 604 38.9%
2007 37.43 479th 615 22.1%
2008 22.66 532nd 621 14.3%
2009 56.06 318th 632 49.7%
2010 41.14 472nd 649 27.3%
2011 40.10 488th 660 26.1%
2012 59.72 323rd 664 51.4%
2013 53.90 312th 591 47.2%
2014 43.01 398th 580 31.4%
2015 60.61 338th 680 50.3%
2016 56.29 379th 677 44.0%
2017 61.58 326th 663 50.8%
2018 72.36 216th 673 67.9%
2019 53.57 401st 693 42.1%
2021 79.33 90th 537 83.2%
2022 62.56 268th 634 57.7%
2023 70.02 204th 674 69.7%
2024 74.61 161st 686 76.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Perry Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.87 135th 652 79.3%
2024 65.60 207th 664 68.8%
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Rank History for Female students at West Perry Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 75.82 155th 665 76.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at West Perry Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.58 139th 502 72.3%
2024 72.11 90th 513 82.5%
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Rank History for Male students at West Perry Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 72.35 171st 662 74.2%
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Rank History for White students at West Perry Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.28 227th 577 60.7%
2024 65.63 194th 595 67.4%
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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.

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Enrollment information for West Perry Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 855 1 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 859
1989 862 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 866
1990 840 3 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 846
1991 837 3 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 845
1992 825 3 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 835
1993 797 1 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 806
1994 872 2 8 6 1 n/a n/a 0 889
1995 955 5 8 5 2 n/a n/a 0 975
1996 955 5 8 5 2 n/a n/a 0 975
1997 942 10 5 6 2 n/a n/a 0 965
1998 932 10 4 6 1 n/a n/a 0 953
1999 913 8 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 929
2000 894 6 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 905
2001 902 5 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 913
2002 899 11 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 916
2003 899 11 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 916
2004 904 8 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 920
2005 878 12 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 900
2006 913 9 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 932
2007 906 11 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 928
2008 869 14 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 888
2009 866 11 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 883
2010 866 11 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 886
2011 862 14 0 7 1 1 0 0 885
2012 813 11 1 8 2 1 0 0 836
2013 787 9 1 4 1 0 0 0 802
2014 785 9 0 7 1 0 0 0 802
2015 777 8 1 13 1 0 0 0 800
2016 781 12 1 14 1 2 0 0 811
2017 748 11 0 12 1 1 3 0 776
2018 705 9 1 9 1 1 5 0 731
2019 676 9 1 6 1 1 4 0 698
2020 689 7 0 8 0 0 8 0 712
2021 681 4 1 6 0 1 11 0 704
2022 681 4 1 7 0 1 10 0 704
2023 651 4 2 15 0 2 12 0 686

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 West Perry Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 859 47.5 18.0 n/a
1989 866 47.6 18.1 n/a
1990 846 48.7 17.3 0
1991 845 47.8 17.6 n/a
1992 835 46.9 17.8 n/a
1993 806 44.8 18.0 n/a
1994 889 45.8 19.4 n/a
1995 975 49.8 19.6 n/a
1996 975 49.8 19.6 n/a
1997 965 55.8 17.3 n/a
1998 953 55.8 17.1 n/a
1999 929 57.8 16.1 n/a
2000 905 56.3 16.1 12.9
2001 913 60.5 15.1 11.7
2002 916 63.1 14.5 19.5
2003 916 63.1 14.5 19.5
2004 920 63.1 14.6 14.2
2005 900 63.5 14.2 19.9
2006 932 60.5 15.4 24.5
2007 928 62.3 14.9 22.2
2008 888 72.7 12.2 21.1
2009 883 119.2 7.4 21.4
2010 886 65.7 13.4 26.2
2011 885 60.5 14.6 26
2012 836 55.2 15.1 25.7
2013 802 51.7 15.5 29.8
2014 802 51.7 15.5 32.8
2015 800 53.0 15.0 31.9
2016 811 51.0 15.9 30.8
2017 776 45.8 16.9 30
2018 731 45.3 16.1 32.6
2019 698 46.6 14.9 28.2
2020 712 45.6 15.5 29.2
2021 704 44.1 15.9 33
2022 704 45.6 15.4 27.8
2023 686 46.6 14.7 38.5

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 West Perry Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 859 47.5 18.0 n/a
1989 866 47.6 18.1 n/a
1990 846 48.7 17.3 0
1991 845 47.8 17.6 n/a
1992 835 46.9 17.8 n/a
1993 806 44.8 18.0 n/a
1994 889 45.8 19.4 n/a
1995 975 49.8 19.6 n/a
1996 975 49.8 19.6 n/a
1997 965 55.8 17.3 n/a
1998 953 55.8 17.1 n/a
1999 929 57.8 16.1 n/a
2000 905 56.3 16.1 12.9
2001 913 60.5 15.1 11.7
2002 916 63.1 14.5 19.5
2003 916 63.1 14.5 19.5
2004 920 63.1 14.6 14.2
2005 900 63.5 14.2 19.9
2006 932 60.5 15.4 24.5
2007 928 62.3 14.9 22.2
2008 888 72.7 12.2 21.1
2009 883 119.2 7.4 21.4
2010 886 65.7 13.4 26.2
2011 885 60.5 14.6 26
2012 836 55.2 15.1 25.7
2013 802 51.7 15.5 29.8
2014 802 51.7 15.5 32.8
2015 800 53.0 15.0 31.9
2016 811 51.0 15.9 30.8
2017 776 45.8 16.9 30
2018 731 45.3 16.1 32.6
2019 698 46.6 14.9 28.2
2020 712 45.6 15.5 29.2
2021 704 44.1 15.9 33
2022 704 45.6 15.4 27.8
2023 686 46.6 14.7 38.5

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 West Perry Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $53 (0.3%) $15,286 (99.7%) $15,339
2020 $13 (0.1%) $18,867 (99.9%) $18,879
2021 $569 (2.6%) $21,720 (97.4%) $22,289
2022 $3,012 (6.8%) $41,149 (93.2%) $44,161

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Perry Senior 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 401st of 693 High schoolsRanks 204th of 674 High schools
 27.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (West Perry Senior High School)54.825
 29.8%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (West Perry Senior High School)70.360.9
 9.4%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (West Perry Senior High School)66.781.9
 15.2%
   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 Students698686
 1.7%
African American94
 55.6%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic615
 150%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White676651
 3.7%
Two or More Races412
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.2%38.5%
 10.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about West Perry Senior High School

West Perry Senior High School ranks 161st of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at West Perry Senior High School are 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

West Perry Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Blain Elementary School
Elementary : Carroll Elementary School
Elementary : New Bloomfield Elementary School
Middle : West Perry Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 686 students attended West Perry Senior High 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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