Very Good
#870 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 31% in state
Dallastown Area Shs
High School · Dallastown Area Sd · Dallastown, PA
A Dallastown Area Sd high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
700 New School Ln, Dallastown, PA 17313
- Math 56% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 73% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Dallastown Area Shs score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 65% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
36%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dallastown Area 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low1/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,520
Median home value
$229,000
Median rent
$1,078/mo
College educated
29.3%
Homeownership
58.6%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17313; 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 Rock Academy Red Lion CampusPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | 1–12 | 2.3 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| Red Lion Area ShsEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 1,446 | Compare → |
| High Road School of YorkPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | 2–12 | 3.0 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Red Lion Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 201 | 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.
Dallastown Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $16,259NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dallastown Area Shs is listed in Dallastown Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dallastown Area Shs
Dallastown Area Shs is a public high school in Dallastown, PA, part of Dallastown Area Sd, serving approximately 2,012 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #870 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dallastown Area Shs
What grades does Dallastown Area Shs serve?
Dallastown Area Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Dallastown Area Shs?
Dallastown Area Shs has an enrollment of approximately 2,012 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dallastown Area Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Dallastown Area Shs is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dallastown Area Shs rank in PA?
Dallastown Area Shs ranks #870 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Dallastown Area Shs's MySchoolScout rating?
Dallastown Area Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Dallastown Area Shs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dallastown Area Shs has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dallastown Area Shs a charter school?
No, Dallastown Area Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dallastown Area Shs a Title I school?
No, Dallastown Area Shs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dallastown Area Shs?
36.0% of students at Dallastown Area 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
- 2,012
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 118
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.2%
- Phone
- (717) 244-4021
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 17313)
- 11,263
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 17313; 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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