Very Good
#708 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 25% in state
Palmyra Area Shs
High School · Palmyra Area Sd · Palmyra, PA
A Palmyra Area Sd high school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1125 Park Dr, Palmyra, PA 17078
- Math 75% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 88% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Palmyra Area Shs score 81% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 81% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Palmyra Area 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,533
Median home value
$278,300
Median rent
$1,252/mo
College educated
35.1%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17078; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Hershey SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 2,002 | Compare → |
| Hershey HSEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 9–12 | 3.4 mi | 1,079 | Compare → |
| Annville-cleona HSEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 4.3 mi | 477 | Compare → |
| Hershey Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–11 | 4.3 mi | 81 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Palmyra Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,663NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Palmyra Area Shs is listed in Palmyra Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Palmyra Area Shs
Palmyra Area Shs is a public high school in Palmyra, PA, part of Palmyra Area Sd, serving approximately 1,195 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #708 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Palmyra Area Shs
What grades does Palmyra Area Shs serve?
Palmyra Area Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Palmyra Area Shs?
Palmyra Area Shs has an enrollment of approximately 1,195 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palmyra Area Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Palmyra Area Shs is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Palmyra Area Shs rank in PA?
Palmyra Area Shs ranks #708 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Palmyra Area Shs's MySchoolScout rating?
Palmyra Area Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Palmyra Area Shs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Palmyra Area Shs has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Palmyra Area Shs a charter school?
No, Palmyra Area Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Palmyra Area Shs a Title I school?
No, Palmyra Area Shs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palmyra Area Shs?
28.3% of students at Palmyra Area 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
- 1,195
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lebanon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.9%
- Phone
- (717) 838-1331
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- Area population (ZIP 17078)
- 23,798
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
Official sources & links
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 17078; 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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