Daniel Boone Area High School

501 Chestnut St
Birdsboro, PA 19508
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 1,037 students in grades 9-12, Daniel Boone Area High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (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 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,037 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 92% (Top 50% in PA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 75% (Top 20%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Daniel Boone Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Daniel Boone Area High School's student population of 1,037 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,037 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
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School Rankings

Daniel Boone Area 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 Daniel Boone Area High School is 0.32, 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)
#294 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Daniel Boone Area High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Daniel Boone Area 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.
75%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Daniel Boone Area 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.
11-19%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Daniel Boone Area 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
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
4%
5%
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Hispanic
5%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Daniel Boone Area High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Daniel Boone Area High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
82%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Daniel Boone Area 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
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Daniel Boone Area 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 Daniel Boone Area High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Daniel Boone Area 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 Daniel Boone Area High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Daniel Boone Area 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 Daniel Boone Area 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 Daniel Boone Area High School's ranking?
Daniel Boone Area High School is ranked #294 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Daniel Boone Area High School often compared to?
Daniel Boone Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boyertown Area Sr. High School, Exeter Twp Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Daniel Boone Area High School?
The graduation rate of Daniel Boone Area High School is 92%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Daniel Boone Area High School?
1,037 students attend Daniel Boone Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Daniel Boone Area High School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daniel Boone Area High School?
Daniel Boone Area High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Daniel Boone Area High School offer ?
Daniel Boone Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Daniel Boone Area High School part of?
Daniel Boone Area High School is part of Daniel Boone Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,037 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 92% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 75% (Top 20%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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