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#821 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 29% in state

Lampeter-strasburg Shs

High School · Lampeter-strasburg Sd · Lampeter, PA

A Lampeter-strasburg Sd high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1600 Book Rd PO Box 428, Lampeter, PA 17537

  • Math 66% vs PA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 75% vs PA 64% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.32 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency66.2% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency75% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+24.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+11 pts
Overall Proficiency71% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+8.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile80th
College Readiness7.0Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation16%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$17,092
Chronic Absenteeism15.1%

Students at Lampeter-strasburg Shs score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency66%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
42%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency75%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
64%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 71% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
93%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
94%
2014
Math
89%
ELA
89%
2015
Math
89%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
88%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
87%
ELA
84%
2018
Math
83%
ELA
85%
2019
Math
83%
ELA
85%
2020*
Math
73%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
73%
ELA
15%
2024
Math
66%
ELA
75%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

27.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lampeter-strasburg 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low0/100K

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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.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
16% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
12 boys'·12 girls'·48 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

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lancaster County Ctc - Willow Street CampusEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–121.8 mi4Compare →
Anchor Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.6private7–122.9 mi70Compare →
Conestoga Valley ShsEnrollment path unverified7.49–124.0 mi1,296Compare →
Phoenix AcademyEnrollment path unverified3.86–124.3 mi290Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Lampeter-strasburg Sd

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$17,092NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lampeter-strasburg Shs is listed in Lampeter-Strasburg SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lampeter-strasburg Shs

Lampeter-strasburg Shs is a public high school in Lampeter, PA, part of Lampeter-strasburg Sd, serving approximately 914 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #821 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lampeter-strasburg Shs

What grades does Lampeter-strasburg Shs serve?

Lampeter-strasburg Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Lampeter-strasburg Shs?

Lampeter-strasburg Shs has an enrollment of approximately 914 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lampeter-strasburg Shs?

The student-teacher ratio at Lampeter-strasburg Shs is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lampeter-strasburg Shs rank in PA?

Lampeter-strasburg Shs ranks #821 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Lampeter-strasburg Shs's MySchoolScout rating?

Lampeter-strasburg 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 Lampeter-strasburg Shs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lampeter-strasburg Shs has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lampeter-strasburg Shs a charter school?

No, Lampeter-strasburg Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lampeter-strasburg Shs a Title I school?

No, Lampeter-strasburg Shs is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lampeter-strasburg Shs?

27.9% of students at Lampeter-strasburg 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
914
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
60
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Lancaster County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.1%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
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.
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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