Northern High School

653 S Baltimore St
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 1,051 students in grades 9-12, Northern High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,051 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 92% (Top 50% in PA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 76% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Northern High School's student population of 1,051 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,051 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
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School Rankings

Northern 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 Northern High School is 0.19, 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)
#164 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Northern High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northern 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.
76%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northern 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.
30-34%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Northern 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
4%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Northern High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Northern High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
90%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Northern 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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n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Northern 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 Northern High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Northern 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 Northern High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Northern 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 Northern 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 Northern High School's ranking?
Northern High School is ranked #164 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Northern High School often compared to?
Northern High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Red Land Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northern High School?
The graduation rate of Northern High School is 92%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Northern High School?
1,051 students attend Northern High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Northern High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northern High School?
Northern High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northern High School offer ?
Northern High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Northern High School part of?
Northern High School is part of Northern York County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,051 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 92% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 76% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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