Palmyra Area Sr. High School

1125 Park Dr
Palmyra, PA 17078
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 1,181 students in grades 9-12, Palmyra Area Sr. High School ranks in the top 10% 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 79% (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 17% of the student body (majority 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: 1,181 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 94% (Top 30% in PA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 79% (Top 10%)
  • : 71% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Palmyra Area Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Palmyra Area Sr. High School's student population of 1,181 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,181 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Palmyra Area 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 Palmyra Area Sr. High School is 0.31, 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)
#205 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Palmyra Area Sr. 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 Palmyra Area Sr. 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.
79%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Palmyra Area Sr. 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.
71%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Palmyra Area Sr. 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
5%
5%
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Hispanic
7%
14%
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Black
1%
14%
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White
83%
62%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Palmyra Area Sr. High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.31
This chart displays the diversity score of Palmyra Area Sr. High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
94%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Palmyra Area Sr. High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Palmyra Area Sr. 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
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Palmyra Area Sr. 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.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Palmyra Area Sr. High School's ranking?
Palmyra Area Sr. High School is ranked #205 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Palmyra Area Sr. High School often compared to?
Palmyra Area Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Annville Cleona High School, Cedar Crest 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 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Palmyra Area Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Palmyra Area Sr. High School is 94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Palmyra Area Sr. High School?
1,181 students attend Palmyra Area Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Palmyra Area Sr. High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palmyra Area Sr. High School?
Palmyra Area Sr. High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Palmyra Area Sr. High School offer ?
Palmyra Area Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Palmyra Area Sr. High School part of?
Palmyra Area Sr. High School is part of Palmyra Area School District.

School Reviews

4   4/20/2021
Phenomenal school. Great staff and an awesome environment. 10/10 recommend.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Peyton
3   3/23/2019
Good school with warm, caring teachers and students
- Posted by Parent - Sam

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,181 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 94% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 79% (Top 10%)
  • : 71% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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