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Halifax Area High School vs. Susquehanna Twp High School

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School Overview

School
Halifax Area High School
3940 Peters Mountain Rd
Halifax, PA 17032
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Susquehanna Twp High School
3500 Elmerton Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17109
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Halifax Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 247 students in grades 9-12, Halifax Area High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 774 students in grades 9-12, Susquehanna Twp High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
247 students
774 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Halifax Area High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Susquehanna Twp High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Halifax Area High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Susquehanna Twp High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
57 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Halifax Area High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Susquehanna Twp High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Halifax Area High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Halifax Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Susquehanna Twp High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Susquehanna Township School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#508 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
#1965 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Halifax Area High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Susquehanna Twp High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-59%
(Top 30% in PA)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Halifax Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Halifax Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Susquehanna Twp High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Susquehanna Township School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70-79%
(Top 20% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Halifax Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Halifax Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Susquehanna Twp High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Susquehanna Township School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Susquehanna Twp High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Susquehanna Township School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-89%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Halifax Area High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Halifax Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Susquehanna Twp High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Susquehanna Township School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Halifax Area High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Susquehanna Twp High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
59
159
Grade 10 Students
70
188
Grade 11 Students
61
210
Grade 12 Students
57
217

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Halifax Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Halifax Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Susquehanna Twp High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Susquehanna Township School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Halifax Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Halifax Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Susquehanna Twp High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Susquehanna Township School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Halifax Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Halifax Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Susquehanna Twp High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Susquehanna Township School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
90%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Halifax Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Halifax Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Susquehanna Twp High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Susquehanna Township School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Halifax Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Halifax Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Susquehanna Twp High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Susquehanna Township School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.19
0.76
This chart showcases the diversity score of Halifax Area High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Halifax Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Susquehanna Twp High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Susquehanna Township School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
61%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Halifax Area High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Halifax Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Susquehanna Twp High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Susquehanna Township School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Halifax Area High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Halifax Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Susquehanna Twp High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Susquehanna Township School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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