Very Good
#520 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 18% in state
Danville Area Shs
High School · Danville Area Sd · Danville, PA
A Danville Area Sd high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
733 Ironmen Lane, Danville, PA 17821
- Math 42% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 71% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
Full Profile · 4/4 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Danville Area Shs score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 57% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 86% (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
30.1%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Danville 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,266/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Danville), 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
$73,137
Median home value
$241,600
Median rent
$1,078/mo
College educated
37.6%
Homeownership
67.7%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17821; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danville Ctr Adolescent FemaleEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 0.7 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| North Central Secure Trmnt UntEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 7–12 | 0.7 mi | 36 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Danville Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,953NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Danville Area Shs is listed in Danville Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Danville Area Shs
Danville Area Shs is a public high school in Danville, PA, part of Danville Area Sd, serving approximately 645 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #520 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Danville Area Shs
What grades does Danville Area Shs serve?
Danville Area Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Danville Area Shs?
Danville Area Shs has an enrollment of approximately 645 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Danville Area Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Danville Area Shs is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Danville Area Shs rank in PA?
Danville Area Shs ranks #520 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Danville Area Shs's MySchoolScout rating?
Danville Area Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Danville Area Shs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Danville Area Shs has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Danville Area Shs a charter school?
No, Danville Area Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Danville Area Shs a Title I school?
No, Danville Area Shs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Danville Area Shs?
30.1% of students at Danville 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
- 645
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Montour County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.7%
- Phone
- (570) 271-3268
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 17821)
- 18,787
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 43
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 17821; 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
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.