Very Good
#652 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 23% in state
Line Mountain HS
High School · Line Mountain Sd · Herndon, PA
A Line Mountain Sd high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
187 Line Mountain Road, Herndon, PA 17830
- Math 43% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 72% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Line Mountain HS score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 58% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Line Mountain 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,339
Median home value
$185,900
Median rent
$702/mo
College educated
19.4%
Homeownership
87.5%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17830; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Line Mountain Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $19,540NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Line Mountain HS is listed in Line Mountain SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Line Mountain HS
Line Mountain HS is a public high school in Herndon, PA, part of Line Mountain Sd, serving approximately 334 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #652 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Line Mountain HS
What grades does Line Mountain HS serve?
Line Mountain HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Line Mountain HS?
Line Mountain HS has an enrollment of approximately 334 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Line Mountain HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Line Mountain HS is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Line Mountain HS rank in PA?
Line Mountain HS ranks #652 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Line Mountain HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Line Mountain HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Line Mountain HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Line Mountain HS has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Line Mountain HS a charter school?
No, Line Mountain HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Line Mountain HS a Title I school?
No, Line Mountain HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Line Mountain HS?
42.2% of students at Line Mountain 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
- 334
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Northumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.8%
- Phone
- (570) 758-2011
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 17830)
- 1,932
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 48.1
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 17830; 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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