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Lebanon Shs

High School · Lebanon Sd · Lebanon, PA

A Lebanon Sd high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1000 S 8th St, Lebanon, PA 17042

  • Math 13% vs PA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 32% vs PA 64% (2024)
  • 68.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.44 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12.8% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31.9% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-29.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-32.1 pts
Overall Proficiency22% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-11.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
College Readiness2.4Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate68%
AP Participation0.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.6:1
District spending per student$14,289
Chronic Absenteeism40%

Students at Lebanon Shs score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency13%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
42%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency32%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
64%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 22% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
51%
ELA
50%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
43%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
36%
2012
Math
35%
ELA
53%
2013
Math
40%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
40%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
39%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
48%
2018
Math
29%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
29%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
15%
2024
Math
13%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (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

100%

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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The neighborhood

Where Lebanon 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 58Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,277/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lebanon), 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

$76,399

Median home value

$222,200

Median rent

$1,096/mo

College educated

28.4%

Homeownership

71.4%

Poverty rate

10.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17042; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
0.8% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics11sports offered
6 boys'·5 girls'·13 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
Cedar Crest HSEnrollment path unverified7.09–121.6 mi1,648Compare →
Lebanon County Career and Technology CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–121.8 mi10Compare →
Lebanon Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.2privateK–92.8 mi111Compare →
New Covenant Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–123.2 mi307Compare →

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.

Lebanon Sd

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#5 of 7
District spending per student
$14,289NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lebanon Shs is listed in Lebanon SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lebanon Shs

Lebanon Shs is a public high school in Lebanon, PA, part of Lebanon Sd, serving approximately 1,429 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,547 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lebanon Shs

What grades does Lebanon Shs serve?

Lebanon Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Lebanon Shs?

Lebanon Shs has an enrollment of approximately 1,429 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lebanon Shs?

The student-teacher ratio at Lebanon Shs is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lebanon Shs rank in PA?

Lebanon Shs ranks #2,547 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Lebanon Shs's MySchoolScout rating?

Lebanon Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Lebanon Shs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lebanon Shs has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lebanon Shs a charter school?

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

Is Lebanon Shs a Title I school?

No, Lebanon Shs is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lebanon Shs?

100.0% of students at Lebanon 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
1,429
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
81
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Lebanon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.0%
4-Year Graduation
68.0%
Area population (ZIP 17042)
39,626
Area average commute
21.4 min
Area median age
42.9
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 17042; 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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