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Upper Dauphin Area HS
High School · Upper Dauphin Area Sd · Elizabethville, PA
An Upper Dauphin Area Sd high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
220 N Church St, Elizabethville, PA 17023
- Math 44% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Upper Dauphin Area HS score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 53% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (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
50.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Upper Dauphin Area 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,305
Median home value
$200,400
Median rent
$712/mo
College educated
22.1%
Homeownership
78.9%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17023; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Dauphin County Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1 | K–12 | 4.6 mi | 125 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Upper Dauphin Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,874NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Upper Dauphin Area HS is listed in Upper Dauphin Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Upper Dauphin Area HS
Upper Dauphin Area HS is a public high school in Elizabethville, PA, part of Upper Dauphin Area Sd, serving approximately 323 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,797 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Upper Dauphin Area HS
What grades does Upper Dauphin Area HS serve?
Upper Dauphin Area HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Upper Dauphin Area HS?
Upper Dauphin Area HS has an enrollment of approximately 323 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upper Dauphin Area HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Upper Dauphin Area HS is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Upper Dauphin Area HS rank in PA?
Upper Dauphin Area HS ranks #1,797 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Upper Dauphin Area HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Upper Dauphin Area HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Upper Dauphin Area HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Upper Dauphin Area HS has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Upper Dauphin Area HS a charter school?
No, Upper Dauphin Area HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Upper Dauphin Area HS a Title I school?
No, Upper Dauphin Area HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Upper Dauphin Area HS?
50.2% of students at Upper Dauphin Area 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
- 323
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Dauphin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.2%
- Phone
- (717) 362-8181
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 17023)
- 3,681
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 17023; 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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