Serving 777 students in grades 9-12, Boiling Springs High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 777 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Boiling Springs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Boiling Springs High School's student population of 777 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
777 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Boiling Springs High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
2%
14%
White
86%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
54%
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 schools are Boiling Springs High School often compared to?
Boiling Springs High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Big Spring High School, Cumberland Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Boiling Springs High School?
The graduation rate of Boiling Springs High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Boiling Springs High School?
777 students attend Boiling Springs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Boiling Springs High School students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boiling Springs High School?
Boiling Springs High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Boiling Springs High School offer ?
Boiling Springs High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Boiling Springs High School part of?
Boiling Springs High School is part of South Middleton School District.
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