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#90 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 3% in state

Lewisburg HS

High School · Lewisburg Area Sd · Lewisburg, PA

A Lewisburg Area Sd high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

545 Newman Rd, Lewisburg, PA 17837

  • Math 70% vs PA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 84% vs PA 64% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.36 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency70.3% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency83.5% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+28.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+19.5 pts
Overall Proficiency77% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+14.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile89th
College Readiness9.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation46.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
District spending per student$17,442
Chronic Absenteeism15.3%

Students at Lewisburg HS score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency70%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
42%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency84%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
64%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 77% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2019
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2020*
Math
87%
2021*
Math
87%
2024
Math
70%
ELA
84%

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 score

Free/reduced lunch

27.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lewisburg 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 35Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$80,488

Median home value

$262,700

Median rent

$959/mo

College educated

40.8%

Homeownership

64.1%

Poverty rate

10.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17837; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
46.4% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·17 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

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Milton HSEnrollment path unverified7.39–123.5 mi613Compare →
Meadowbrook Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.1privatePK–124.9 mi348Compare →

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.

Lewisburg Area Sd

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$17,442NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lewisburg HS is listed in Lewisburg Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lewisburg HS

Lewisburg HS is a public high school in Lewisburg, PA, part of Lewisburg Area Sd, serving approximately 550 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #90 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 Lewisburg HS

What grades does Lewisburg HS serve?

Lewisburg HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Lewisburg HS?

Lewisburg HS has an enrollment of approximately 550 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewisburg HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Lewisburg HS is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lewisburg HS rank in PA?

Lewisburg HS ranks #90 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Lewisburg HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Lewisburg HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Lewisburg HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lewisburg HS has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lewisburg HS a charter school?

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

Is Lewisburg HS a Title I school?

No, Lewisburg HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lewisburg HS?

27.3% of students at Lewisburg 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
550
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Union County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.3%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 17837)
18,312
Area average commute
15.7 min
Area median age
36.6
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 17837; 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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