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#727 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 26% in state

Red Land Shs

High School · West Shore Sd · Lewisberry, PA

A West Shore Sd high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

560 Fishing Creek Rd, Lewisberry, PA 17339

  • Math 49% vs PA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 76% vs PA 64% (2024)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics7.6Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency75.9% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+11.9 pts
Overall Proficiency62% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+0.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile64th
College Readiness8.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation17.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$15,766
Chronic Absenteeism23.2%

Students at Red Land Shs score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency49%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
42%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency76%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
64%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 63% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
53%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
64%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
59%
ELA
68%
2012
Math
63%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
68%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
61%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
68%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
73%
ELA
81%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
81%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
81%
2020*
Math
56%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
56%
ELA
75%
2024
Math
49%
ELA
76%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 77% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

28.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Red Land 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low1/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$97,375

Median home value

$288,600

Median rent

$1,235/mo

College educated

29.3%

Homeownership

85.9%

Poverty rate

5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17339; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
17.4% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
11 boys'·11 girls'·58 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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
New StoryPrivate · tuition7.0private1–123.1 mi54Compare →
Cedar Cliff HSEnrollment path unverified6.49–124.4 mi1,359Compare →
Steelton-highspire HSEnrollment path unverified2.77–124.4 mi615Compare →

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.

West Shore Sd

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#2 of 13
District spending per student
$15,766NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Red Land Shs is listed in West Shore SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Red Land Shs

Red Land Shs is a public high school in Lewisberry, PA, part of West Shore Sd, serving approximately 1,056 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #727 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Red Land Shs

What grades does Red Land Shs serve?

Red Land Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Red Land Shs?

Red Land Shs has an enrollment of approximately 1,056 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Land Shs?

The student-teacher ratio at Red Land Shs is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Red Land Shs rank in PA?

Red Land Shs ranks #727 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Red Land Shs's MySchoolScout rating?

Red Land 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 Red Land Shs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Red Land Shs has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Red Land Shs a charter school?

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

Is Red Land Shs a Title I school?

No, Red Land Shs is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Red Land Shs?

28.7% of students at Red Land 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
1,056
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
74
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.2%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 17339)
6,389
Area average commute
22.3 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 17339; 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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