Serving 940 students in grades 9-12, Lampeter-strasburg Sr. 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 10%).
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 77% (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 21% 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: 940 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lampeter-strasburg 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
Lampeter-strasburg Sr. High School's student population of 940 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
940 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lampeter-strasburg Sr. High School 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 Lampeter-strasburg Sr. High School is 0.36, 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
#180 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
2%
14%
White
79%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
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 is Lampeter-strasburg Sr. High School's ranking?
Lampeter-strasburg Sr. High School is ranked #180 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Lampeter-strasburg Sr. High School often compared to?
Lampeter-strasburg Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Penn Manor High School, Manheim Twp 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 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lampeter-strasburg Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Lampeter-strasburg Sr. High School is 92%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lampeter-strasburg Sr. High School?
940 students attend Lampeter-strasburg Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Lampeter-strasburg Sr. High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lampeter-strasburg Sr. High School?
Lampeter-strasburg Sr. High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lampeter-strasburg Sr. High School offer ?
Lampeter-strasburg Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lampeter-strasburg Sr. High School part of?
Lampeter-strasburg Sr. High School is part of Lampeter-Strasburg School District.
School Reviews
1 12/6/2016
This school is decent in some ways, but the food Removeds the teachers are over demanding and strict, and the cafeteria policies are up tight. For example in the cafeteria there are generally 4-7 teachers constantly patrolling around us
5 1/27/2009
As a graduate, I can attest to the fact that the majority of the teachers take pride in what they do and challenge themselves to invest in the students lives.
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