Excellent
#52 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 2% in state
Greenwood HS
High School · Greenwood Sd · Millerstown, PA
A Greenwood Sd high school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
405 E Sunbury St, Millerstown, PA 17062
- Math 62% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 87% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Greenwood HS score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 75% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (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
29.3%
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.
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Where Greenwood HS 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 8Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,432
Median home value
$233,300
Median rent
$836/mo
College educated
25.4%
Homeownership
87.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17062; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwill Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–9 | 3.7 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Newport HSEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | 5.0 mi | 294 | 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.
Greenwood Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,940NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Greenwood HS is listed in Greenwood SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Greenwood HS
Greenwood HS is a public high school in Millerstown, PA, part of Greenwood Sd, serving approximately 239 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #52 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Greenwood HS
What grades does Greenwood HS serve?
Greenwood HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Greenwood HS?
Greenwood HS has an enrollment of approximately 239 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenwood HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenwood HS is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Greenwood HS rank in PA?
Greenwood HS ranks #52 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Greenwood HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Greenwood HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Greenwood HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Greenwood HS has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Greenwood HS a charter school?
No, Greenwood HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Greenwood HS a Title I school?
No, Greenwood HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Greenwood HS?
29.3% of students at Greenwood HS 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
- 239
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Perry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.3%
- Phone
- (717) 589-3116
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 17062)
- 4,093
- Area average commute
- 32.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 17062; 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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