Cedar Crest High School

115 E Evergreen Rd
Lebanon, PA 17042
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 1,633 students in grades 9-12, Cedar Crest High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,633 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : 92% (Top 50% in PA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cedar Crest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Cedar Crest High School's student population of 1,633 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,633 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Cedar Crest High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedar Crest High School is 0.45, 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.
This School
State Level (PA)
#428 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Cedar Crest High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cedar Crest High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
78%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cedar Crest High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Cedar Crest High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
18%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Cedar Crest High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Cedar Crest High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
72%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Cedar Crest High School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Cedar Crest High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Cedar Crest High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Cedar Crest High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
92%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Cedar Crest High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cedar Crest High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cedar Crest High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cedar Crest High School's ranking?
Cedar Crest High School is ranked #428 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Cedar Crest High School often compared to?
Cedar Crest High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lebanon Sr. High School, Annville Cleona High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cedar Crest High School?
The graduation rate of Cedar Crest High School is 92%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cedar Crest High School?
1,633 students attend Cedar Crest High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Cedar Crest High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedar Crest High School?
Cedar Crest High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cedar Crest High School offer ?
Cedar Crest High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cedar Crest High School part of?
Cedar Crest High School is part of Cornwall-Lebanon School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,633 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : 92% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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