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#242 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 9% in state

Council Rock HS South

High School · Council Rock Sd · Holland, PA

A Council Rock Sd high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2002 Rock Way, Holland, PA 18966

  • Math 72% vs PA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 75% vs PA 64% (2024)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.05 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency71.5% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency75.3% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+29.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+11.3 pts
Overall Proficiency73% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)67% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+6.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile80th
College Readiness8.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation26.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$22,100
Chronic Absenteeism20.6%

Students at Council Rock HS South score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency72%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
42%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency75%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
64%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 73% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
74%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
74%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
69%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
86%
ELA
90%
2016
Math
81%
ELA
79%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
76%
2018
Math
84%
ELA
85%
2019
Math
84%
ELA
85%
2020*
Math
88%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
88%
ELA
75%
2024
Math
72%
ELA
75%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* 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 score

Free/reduced lunch

17.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Council Rock HS South sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$119,741

Median home value

$466,900

Median rent

$1,840/mo

College educated

48.2%

Homeownership

88.5%

Poverty rate

3.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18966; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
26.7% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics30sports offered
14 boys'·16 girls'·36 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Villa Joseph Marie High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6private9–120.6 mi395Compare →
St Katharine Drexel SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated6–121.0 mi26Compare →
Council Rock HS NorthEnrollment path unverified9.09–122.0 mi1,623Compare →
Neshaminy HSEnrollment path unverified6.59–124.1 mi2,919Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Council Rock Sd

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#6 of 14
District spending per student
$22,100NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Council Rock HS South is listed in Council Rock SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Council Rock HS South

Council Rock HS South is a public high school in Holland, PA, part of Council Rock Sd, serving approximately 1,946 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #242 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Council Rock HS South

What grades does Council Rock HS South serve?

Council Rock HS South serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Council Rock HS South?

Council Rock HS South has an enrollment of approximately 1,946 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Council Rock HS South?

The student-teacher ratio at Council Rock HS South is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Council Rock HS South rank in PA?

Council Rock HS South ranks #242 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Council Rock HS South's MySchoolScout rating?

Council Rock HS South has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Council Rock HS South?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Council Rock HS South has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Council Rock HS South a charter school?

No, Council Rock HS South is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Council Rock HS South a Title I school?

No, Council Rock HS South is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Council Rock HS South?

17.4% of students at Council Rock HS South 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,946
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
130
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Bucks County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.6%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 18966)
35,994
Area average commute
32 min
Area median age
47.4
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 18966; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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