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Price

High School · Lower Dauphin SD

101 East High Street, Hummelstown, PA 17036

Enrollment

14

Student-Teacher

7:1

Grades

6th – 12th

Updated 2022-23

About Price

Price is a public high school in Hummelstown, PA, part of the Lower Dauphin SD. The school serves approximately 14 students in grades 6th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. Students demonstrate 25% proficiency in math and 25% in reading/language arts.

Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $105,043, where 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a large suburban setting.

What Parents Should Know

With an enrollment of 14 students, Price is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 7:1, Price offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

School Profile

Limited Data
Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
14 students
Type
Public
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
Address
101 East High Street, Hummelstown, PA 17036
Phone
(717) 566-5325
Data Year
SY 2022-23
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Test Scores PA EDFACTS (2020-21)

Math Proficiency 25.0%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 25.0%
School
State
N/A

Based on 3 test records from PA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
79%
Teaching Staff
7:1 student-teacher ratio
2 teachers

Location

101 East High Street, Hummelstown, PA 17036

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Price may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Hershey HS (rated 7.2/10, 3.5 miles away, in nearby Hershey). Another option is Lower Dauphin HS (rated 7.1/10, 0.3 miles away). Additionally, Middletown Area HS (rated 4.7/10, 4.0 miles away, in nearby Middletown). For more schools in Hummelstown, see our Hummelstown schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.7 mi
School Distance Rating
Lower Dauphin HS Hummelstown 0.3 mi 7.1
Nye El Sch Hummelstown 0.4 mi 6.2
Lower Dauphin MS Hummelstown 0.5 mi 6.4
GODDARD SCHOOL Hummelstown 1.8 mi
South Hanover El Sch Hershey 2.2 mi 8.5
FIRST DISCOVERIES AT BRIGHT HORIZONS Hershey 1.9 mi
ST JOAN OF ARC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Hummels Town 2.5 mi 5.9
Middletown Area HS Middletown 4.0 mi 4.7
TENDER YEARS Hershey 3.4 mi
Robert Reid El Sch Middletown 4.0 mi 8.9
Hershey Early Childhood Ctr Hershey 3.4 mi 7.6
Hershey Primary El Sch Hershey 3.5 mi 8.7
Hershey Intrmd El Sch Hershey 3.5 mi 8.6
HERSHEY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Hummelstown 3.5 mi 7.6
Middletown Area MS Middletown 4.1 mi 5.5
Hershey HS Hershey 3.5 mi 7.2
Hershey MS Hershey 3.6 mi 8.6
SEVEN SORROWS BVM SCHOOL Middletown 4.5 mi 8.0
Rutherford El Sch Harrisburg 3.6 mi 6.1
Fink El Sch Middletown 4.7 mi 8.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 17036 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$105,043

Median Home Value

$316,900

Median Rent

$1,362/mo

Population

22,487

College Educated

60.2%

Homeownership

73%

Avg Commute

21.2 min

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Median Age

41.6

Community Profile

The community surrounding Price has a median household income of $105,043. It is a well-educated community where 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $316,900, with a median rent of $1,362/month. The local poverty rate of 6.5% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 21 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Price

What grades does Price serve?

Price serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Price?

Price has an enrollment of approximately 14 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Price?

The student-teacher ratio at Price is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

What are the test scores at Price?

Based on the most recent state assessment data, Price has 25.0% math proficiency and 25.0% reading/ELA proficiency.

Is Price a charter school?

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

Is Price a Title I school?

No, Price is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Price?

78.6% of students at Price qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

City Safety
Elevated (1,113/100K)

FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Hummelstown). Data >1 year old.

Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
14
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers (FTE)
2
Free/Reduced Lunch
78.6%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Dauphin County
Data Year
2023–2024

District

Lower Dauphin SD
District Enrollment
3,444
Schools in District
8
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,916

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