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#321 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 11% in state

Kennard-dale HS

High School · South Eastern Sd · Fawn Grove, PA

A South Eastern Sd high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

393 Main St, Fawn Grove, PA 17321

  • Math 59% vs PA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 77% vs PA 64% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.99 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59.3% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+17.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13 pts
Overall Proficiency68% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+6.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile76th
College Readiness7.8Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation13.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
District spending per student$19,782
Chronic Absenteeism25.7%

Students at Kennard-dale HS score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency59%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
42%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency77%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
64%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 68% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
53%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
63%
2011
Math
69%
ELA
68%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
64%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
74%
ELA
85%
2019
Math
74%
ELA
85%
2020*
Math
72%
2021*
Math
72%
2024
Math
59%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 74% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

29.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Kennard-dale 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 19Somewhat 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

$113,403

Median home value

$273,900

Median rent

$1,336/mo

College educated

16.9%

Homeownership

90.5%

Poverty rate

4.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17321; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
13.2% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics21sports offered
11 boys'·10 girls'·31 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

South Eastern Sd

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 of 6
District spending per student
$19,782NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Kennard-dale HS is listed in South Eastern SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kennard-dale HS

Kennard-dale HS is a public high school in Fawn Grove, PA, part of South Eastern Sd, serving approximately 728 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #321 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kennard-dale HS

What grades does Kennard-dale HS serve?

Kennard-dale HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Kennard-dale HS?

Kennard-dale HS has an enrollment of approximately 728 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennard-dale HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Kennard-dale HS is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kennard-dale HS rank in PA?

Kennard-dale HS ranks #321 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Kennard-dale HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Kennard-dale HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Kennard-dale HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kennard-dale HS has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Kennard-dale HS a charter school?

No, Kennard-dale HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Kennard-dale HS a Title I school?

No, Kennard-dale HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kennard-dale HS?

29.7% of students at Kennard-dale 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
728
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
58
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.7%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 17321)
2,346
Area average commute
40.8 min
Area median age
49.2
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 17321; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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