Very Good
#739 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 26% in state
Chestnut Ridge Shs
High School · Chestnut Ridge Sd · New Paris, PA
A Chestnut Ridge Sd high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2588 Quaker Valley Road, New Paris, PA 15554
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Chestnut Ridge Shs score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 57% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Chestnut Ridge Shs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,602
Median home value
$191,100
Median rent
$444/mo
College educated
21.5%
Homeownership
82.8%
Poverty rate
20.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15554; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Light SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7 | 1–11 | 4.0 mi | 42 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Chestnut Ridge Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,181NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chestnut Ridge Shs is listed in Chestnut Ridge SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chestnut Ridge Shs
Chestnut Ridge Shs is a public high school in New Paris, PA, part of Chestnut Ridge Sd, serving approximately 503 students in grades 8th-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #739 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chestnut Ridge Shs
What grades does Chestnut Ridge Shs serve?
Chestnut Ridge Shs serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Chestnut Ridge Shs?
Chestnut Ridge Shs has an enrollment of approximately 503 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chestnut Ridge Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Chestnut Ridge Shs is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chestnut Ridge Shs rank in PA?
Chestnut Ridge Shs ranks #739 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Chestnut Ridge Shs's MySchoolScout rating?
Chestnut Ridge Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Chestnut Ridge Shs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chestnut Ridge Shs has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Chestnut Ridge Shs a charter school?
No, Chestnut Ridge Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chestnut Ridge Shs a Title I school?
No, Chestnut Ridge Shs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chestnut Ridge Shs?
54.5% of students at Chestnut Ridge Shs qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 503
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Bedford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.5%
- Phone
- (814) 839-4195
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 15554)
- 2,298
- Area median age
- 53.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 15554; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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