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#720 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 25% in state

Susquehannock HS

High School · Southern York County Sd · Glen Rock, PA

A Southern York County Sd high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3280 Fissels Church Rd PO Box 128, Glen Rock, PA 17327

  • Math 34% vs PA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 78% vs PA 64% (2024)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33.6% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency78.4% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-8.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.4 pts
Overall Proficiency56% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-7.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
College Readiness9.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation34.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
District spending per student$17,659
Chronic Absenteeism19.4%

Students at Susquehannock HS score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency34%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
42%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency78%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
64%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 29 points since 2019, to 56% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
86%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
83%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
84%
ELA
84%
2016
Math
85%
ELA
86%
2017
Math
84%
ELA
87%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2020*
Math
69%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
69%
ELA
25%
2024
Math
34%
ELA
78%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

26%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Susquehannock 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 12Somewhat 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

$100,298

Median home value

$306,100

Median rent

$1,165/mo

College educated

28.5%

Homeownership

73.8%

Poverty rate

8.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17327; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
34.4% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
12 boys'·11 girls'·42 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Southern York County Sd

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$17,659NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Susquehannock HS is listed in Southern York County SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Susquehannock HS

Susquehannock HS is a public high school in Glen Rock, PA, part of Southern York County Sd, serving approximately 919 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #720 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Susquehannock HS

What grades does Susquehannock HS serve?

Susquehannock HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Susquehannock HS?

Susquehannock HS has an enrollment of approximately 919 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Susquehannock HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Susquehannock HS is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Susquehannock HS rank in PA?

Susquehannock HS ranks #720 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Susquehannock HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Susquehannock HS 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 Susquehannock HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Susquehannock HS has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Susquehannock HS a charter school?

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

Is Susquehannock HS a Title I school?

No, Susquehannock HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Susquehannock HS?

26.0% of students at Susquehannock 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
919
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
64
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.4%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 17327)
8,228
Area average commute
29.9 min
Area median age
43.6
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 17327; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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