Serving 1,940 students in grades 9-12, Council Rock High School South ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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: 1,940 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Council Rock High School South ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Council Rock High School South's student population of 1,940 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 134 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,940 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
134 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Council Rock High School South ranks within the top 10% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Council Rock High School South is 0.27, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#137 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
2%
14%
White
85%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Council Rock High School South's ranking?
Council Rock High School South is ranked #137 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Council Rock High School South often compared to?
Council Rock High School Southis often viewed alongside schools like Council Rock High School North by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Council Rock High School South?
The graduation rate of Council Rock High School South is 96%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Council Rock High School South?
1,940 students attend Council Rock High School South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Council Rock High School South students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Council Rock High School South?
Council Rock High School South has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Council Rock High School South offer ?
Council Rock High School South offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Council Rock High School South part of?
Council Rock High School South is part of Council Rock School District.
School Reviews
5 2/14/2015
I really enjoyed my time at Council Rock South! I truly discovered what interests were and pursued them into college! CR South helped me become a better person; socially and academically!
2 6/22/2011
Honors math is harder than AP math and best colleges in the nation. Even the top 10-15% of the students in the national tests gets 'C's here. Math department and administrators do not do any reforms to make it par with other better schools around it. As a result, the students completely loose their confidence in math/ science and end up taking language and social studies related major in the college. They are doing injustice to the students and disservice to the nation when our nation needs more math and science graduates.
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