Very Good
#813 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 29% in state
East Pennsboro Area Shs
High School · East Pennsboro Area Sd · Enola, PA
An East Pennsboro Area Sd high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
425 W Shady Ln, Enola, PA 17025
- Math 47% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 74% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at East Pennsboro Area Shs score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 61% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (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
42.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where East Pennsboro 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 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,750
Median home value
$242,000
Median rent
$1,155/mo
College educated
37.5%
Homeownership
73.1%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17025; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Tabernacle SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 12 | 2.9 mi | 100 | Compare → |
| Commonwealth Charter Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 23,589 | Compare → |
| Harrisburg AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 291 | Compare → |
| Capital Area School for the Arts CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | 3.9 mi | 168 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
East Pennsboro Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,040NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Pennsboro Area Shs is listed in East Pennsboro Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Pennsboro Area Shs
East Pennsboro Area Shs is a public high school in Enola, PA, part of East Pennsboro Area Sd, serving approximately 788 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #813 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Pennsboro Area Shs
What grades does East Pennsboro Area Shs serve?
East Pennsboro Area Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend East Pennsboro Area Shs?
East Pennsboro Area Shs has an enrollment of approximately 788 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Pennsboro Area Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at East Pennsboro Area Shs is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Pennsboro Area Shs rank in PA?
East Pennsboro Area Shs ranks #813 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is East Pennsboro Area Shs's MySchoolScout rating?
East Pennsboro Area Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 East Pennsboro Area Shs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Pennsboro Area Shs has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is East Pennsboro Area Shs a charter school?
No, East Pennsboro Area Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Pennsboro Area Shs a Title I school?
No, East Pennsboro Area Shs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Pennsboro Area Shs?
42.1% of students at East Pennsboro 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
- 788
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.0%
- Phone
- (717) 732-0723
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 17025)
- 17,463
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 17025; 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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