Serving 926 students in grades 9-12, Garden Spot Sr. 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 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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: 926 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garden Spot Sr. High School 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
School Overview
Garden Spot Sr. High School's student population of 926 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
926 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Garden Spot Sr. 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 Garden Spot Sr. High School is 0.38, 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
#336 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
2%
14%
White
78%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garden Spot Sr. High School's ranking?
Garden Spot Sr. High School is ranked #336 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
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 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Garden Spot Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Garden Spot Sr. High School is 88%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Garden Spot Sr. High School?
926 students attend Garden Spot Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Garden Spot Sr. High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garden Spot Sr. High School?
Garden Spot Sr. High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Garden Spot Sr. High School offer ?
Garden Spot Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Garden Spot Sr. High School part of?
Garden Spot Sr. High School is part of Eastern Lancaster County School District.
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