Top Rankings
West Shore School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,454 students in West Shore School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public high schools in Pennsylvania.
Public High Schools in West Shore School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 58% statewide average).
Public High School in West Shore School District have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Red Land Sr. High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
13 Schools
787 Schools
# Students
7,513 Students
640,098 Students
# Teachers
524 Teachers
45,744 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
West Shore School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#236 out of 684 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
57%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.58
# American Indian Students
13 Students
1,205 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
197 Students
26,939 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
882 Students
90,652 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
14%
# Black Students
419 Students
97,744 Students
% Black Students
5%
15%
# White Students
5,619 Students
395,209 Students
% White Students
75%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
592 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
376 Students
28,477 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
97
# Students in K Grade:
504
5,060
# Students in 1st Grade:
566
5,658
# Students in 2nd Grade:
530
5,895
# Students in 3rd Grade:
582
6,052
# Students in 4th Grade:
550
6,352
# Students in 5th Grade:
634
7,059
# Students in 6th Grade:
580
10,250
# Students in 7th Grade:
536
25,419
# Students in 8th Grade:
577
28,519
# Students in 9th Grade:
673
144,630
# Students in 10th Grade:
583
138,280
# Students in 11th Grade:
603
128,525
# Students in 12th Grade:
595
128,302
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,584 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,610 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$132 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$140 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,584
$23,649
Spending / Student
$18,610
$23,073
Best West Shore School District Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cedar Cliff High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1301 Carlisle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-8654
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-8654
Grades: 9-12
| 1,353 students
Rank: #22.
Red Land Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
560 Fishing Creek Rd
Lewisberry, PA 17339
(717) 938-6561
Lewisberry, PA 17339
(717) 938-6561
Grades: 9-12
| 1,101 students
Recent Articles
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
