Upper Dauphin Area High School

220 N Church St
Elizabethville, PA 17023
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 343 students in grades 9-12, Upper Dauphin Area 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 60-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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: 343 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Upper Dauphin Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Upper Dauphin Area High School's student population of 343 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
343 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Upper Dauphin Area 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 Upper Dauphin Area High School is 0.17, 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)
#865 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Upper Dauphin Area High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Upper Dauphin Area 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.
55-59%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Upper Dauphin Area 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.
<50%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Upper Dauphin Area 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
14:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Upper Dauphin Area High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Upper Dauphin Area High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Upper Dauphin Area 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 Upper Dauphin Area High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
91%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Upper Dauphin Area High School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Upper Dauphin Area 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 Upper Dauphin Area High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Upper Dauphin Area High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85-89%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Upper Dauphin Area High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Upper Dauphin Area 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 Upper Dauphin Area 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 Upper Dauphin Area High School's ranking?
Upper Dauphin Area High School is ranked #865 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Upper Dauphin Area High School often compared to?
Upper Dauphin Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lower Dauphin High School, Central Dauphin East Sr. High School, Central Dauphin Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Upper Dauphin Area High School?
The graduation rate of Upper Dauphin Area High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Upper Dauphin Area High School?
343 students attend Upper Dauphin Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Upper Dauphin Area High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Upper Dauphin Area High School?
Upper Dauphin Area High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Upper Dauphin Area High School offer ?
Upper Dauphin Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Upper Dauphin Area High School part of?
Upper Dauphin Area High School is part of Upper Dauphin Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 343 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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