Excellent
#459 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 16% in state
Dallas Shs
High School · Dallas Sd · Dallas, PA
A Dallas Sd high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 2000, Dallas, PA 18612
- Math 62% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 78% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Dallas Shs score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 70% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 77% (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 26 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Dallas 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average520/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dallas), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,022
Median home value
$250,700
Median rent
$1,150/mo
College educated
37.3%
Homeownership
82.2%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18612; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River of Life Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | K–12 | 4.1 mi | 102 | Compare → |
| Lake-lehman JshsEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 7–12 | 4.4 mi | 743 | Compare → |
| West Side Career & Technology CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 4.9 mi | 380 | Compare → |
| Graham Academy High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | 8–12 | 5.0 mi | 41 | Compare → |
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.
Dallas Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,386NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dallas Shs is listed in Dallas SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dallas Shs
Dallas Shs is a public high school in Dallas, PA, part of Dallas Sd, serving approximately 765 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #459 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dallas Shs
What grades does Dallas Shs serve?
Dallas Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Dallas Shs?
Dallas Shs has an enrollment of approximately 765 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dallas Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Dallas Shs is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dallas Shs rank in PA?
Dallas Shs ranks #459 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Dallas Shs's MySchoolScout rating?
Dallas Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Dallas Shs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dallas Shs has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dallas Shs a charter school?
No, Dallas Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dallas Shs a Title I school?
No, Dallas Shs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dallas Shs?
28.1% of students at Dallas 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 765
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Luzerne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.0%
- Phone
- (570) 674-7230
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 18612)
- 17,754
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
Official sources & links
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 18612; 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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