Very Good
#759 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 27% in state
Hickory HS
High School · Hermitage Sd · Hermitage, PA
A Hermitage Sd high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
640 N. Hermitage Road, Hermitage, PA 16148
- Math 43% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 68% vs PA 57% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hickory HS score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 56% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hickory 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,405/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hermitage), 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
$72,680
Median home value
$186,000
Median rent
$868/mo
College educated
35.4%
Homeownership
73.6%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16148; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpsville Area ShsEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 345 | Compare → |
| Shenango Valley Faith AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Sharon HSEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 539 | Compare → |
| Farrell Area Hs/umsEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 7–12 | 2.7 mi | 275 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Hermitage Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,438NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hickory HS is listed in Hermitage SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hickory HS
Hickory HS is a public high school in Hermitage, PA, part of Hermitage Sd, serving approximately 789 students in grades 8th-12th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #759 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hickory HS
What grades does Hickory HS serve?
Hickory HS serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Hickory HS?
Hickory HS has an enrollment of approximately 789 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hickory HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Hickory HS is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hickory HS rank in PA?
Hickory HS ranks #759 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Hickory HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Hickory HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Hickory HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hickory HS has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hickory HS a charter school?
No, Hickory HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hickory HS a Title I school?
No, Hickory HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hickory HS?
44.1% of students at Hickory 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
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 789
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Mercer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.3%
- Phone
- (724) 981-8750
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 16148)
- 16,563
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 49.1
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 16148; 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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