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#1878 of 2,846 schools in PA
Northern Lebanon Shs
High School · Northern Lebanon Sd · Fredericksburg, PA
A Northern Lebanon Sd high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
345 School Dr, Fredericksburg, PA 17026
- Math 35% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs PA 56% (2024)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Northern Lebanon Shs score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 40% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.7%
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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Where Northern 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$102,639
Median home value
$246,900
Median rent
$846/mo
College educated
17.6%
Homeownership
89.1%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17026; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonestown Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1 | 1–10 | 0.9 mi | 73 | Compare → |
| Blue Mt Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 113 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Northern Lebanon Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,525NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northern Lebanon Shs is listed in Northern Lebanon SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northern Lebanon Shs
Northern Lebanon Shs is a public high school in Fredericksburg, PA, part of Northern Lebanon Sd, serving approximately 1,005 students in grades 7th-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,878 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northern Lebanon Shs
What grades does Northern Lebanon Shs serve?
Northern Lebanon Shs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Northern Lebanon Shs?
Northern Lebanon Shs has an enrollment of approximately 1,005 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Lebanon Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Lebanon Shs is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northern Lebanon Shs rank in PA?
Northern Lebanon Shs ranks #1,878 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Northern Lebanon Shs's MySchoolScout rating?
Northern Lebanon Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Northern Lebanon Shs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northern Lebanon Shs has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Northern Lebanon Shs a charter school?
No, Northern Lebanon Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northern Lebanon Shs a Title I school?
No, Northern Lebanon Shs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northern Lebanon Shs?
40.7% of students at Northern 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,005
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Lebanon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.8%
- Phone
- (717) 865-2117
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 17026)
- 3,636
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 49.6
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 17026; 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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