Serving 1,198 students in grades 9-12, Spring Grove Area High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,198 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spring Grove Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Spring Grove Area High School's student population of 1,198 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,198 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Spring Grove Area High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spring Grove Area High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#92 out of 2733 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
6%
14%
White
80%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spring Grove Area High School's ranking?
Spring Grove Area High School is ranked #92 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Spring Grove Area High School often compared to?
Spring Grove Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Western Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spring Grove Area High School?
The graduation rate of Spring Grove Area High School is 93%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Spring Grove Area High School?
1,198 students attend Spring Grove Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Spring Grove Area High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spring Grove Area High School?
Spring Grove Area High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Spring Grove Area High School offer ?
Spring Grove Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Spring Grove Area High School part of?
Spring Grove Area High School is part of Spring Grove Area School District.
School Reviews
5 3/9/2007
i miss this school its an amazing and promising. the teachers are wonderful and honest. you get help when you need it. and there is always a counselor or a friend who can help. when you first go you will have to adjust but you'll do fine.-BNC
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