Serving 1,432 students in grades 9-12, Red Lion Area Sr. High School ranks in the top 50% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 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).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,432 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Red Lion Area Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Red Lion Area Sr. High School's student population of 1,432 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,432 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Red Lion Area Sr. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Red Lion Area Sr. High School is 0.37, 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
#884 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
6%
14%
White
79%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
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 Red Lion Area Sr. High School's ranking?
Red Lion Area Sr. High School is ranked #884 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Red Lion Area Sr. High School often compared to?
Red Lion Area Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dallastown Area Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Red Lion Area Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Red Lion Area Sr. High School is 86%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Red Lion Area Sr. High School?
1,432 students attend Red Lion Area Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Red Lion Area Sr. High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Red Lion Area Sr. High School?
Red Lion Area Sr. High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Red Lion Area Sr. High School offer ?
Red Lion Area Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Red Lion Area Sr. High School part of?
Red Lion Area Sr. High School is part of Red Lion Area School District.
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