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#1385 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 49% in state
Susquenita HS
High School · Susquenita Sd · Duncannon, PA
A Susquenita Sd high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
Susquenita High School 309 Schoolhouse Rd, Duncannon, PA 17020
- Math 29% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Susquenita HS score 42% 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 20 points since 2019, to 42% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (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 26 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Susquenita 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,307
Median home value
$216,200
Median rent
$875/mo
College educated
19.8%
Homeownership
79.8%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17020; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Susquenita Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,518NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Susquenita HS is listed in Susquenita SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Susquenita HS
Susquenita HS is a public high school in Duncannon, PA, part of Susquenita Sd, serving approximately 493 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,385 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Susquenita HS
What grades does Susquenita HS serve?
Susquenita HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Susquenita HS?
Susquenita HS has an enrollment of approximately 493 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Susquenita HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Susquenita HS is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Susquenita HS rank in PA?
Susquenita HS ranks #1,385 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Susquenita HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Susquenita HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Susquenita HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Susquenita HS has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Susquenita HS a charter school?
No, Susquenita HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Susquenita HS a Title I school?
No, Susquenita HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Susquenita HS?
40.6% of students at Susquenita 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
- 493
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Perry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.0%
- Phone
- (717) 957-6000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 17020)
- 8,625
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 46.4
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 17020; 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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