Summary:
The Steelton-Highspire School District in Pennsylvania has only one high school, Steelton-Highspire High School, which serves grades 9-12. The school is performing significantly below average compared to other high schools in the state, ranking 655 out of 686 Pennsylvania high schools for the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Steelton-Highspire High School has a 87.5% four-year graduation rate, which is slightly below the state average, and a relatively low 1.6% dropout rate. However, the school's performance on standardized tests is alarmingly low, with only 2.5% of students proficient or better in PSSA/Math, compared to the state average of 40.4%. The school also underperforms the district and state averages in other subject areas, such as PSSA/Science and PSSA/English Language Arts.
The school faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with 100% of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The district's spending per student, at $7,602, is also below the state average. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.3, this has not translated into improved academic performance. Addressing the school's challenges and implementing effective strategies to support student learning and achievement should be a priority for the district.
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