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Big Spring High School vs. East Pennsboro Area Sr. High School

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School Overview

School
Big Spring High School
100 Mount Rock Rd
Newville, PA 17241
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
East Pennsboro Area Sr. High School
425 W Shady Ln
Enola, PA 17025
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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East Pennsboro Area Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 752 students in grades 9-12, Big Spring 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 788 students in grades 9-12, East Pennsboro Area Sr. High School ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher 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 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
752 students
788 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Big Spring 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 East Pennsboro Area Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Big Spring High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at East Pennsboro Area Sr. High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
56 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Big Spring 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 East Pennsboro Area Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Big Spring High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Big Spring 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 East Pennsboro Area Sr. High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the East Pennsboro 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.

Test Scores

#2011 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#1258 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Big Spring 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 East Pennsboro Area Sr. High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Big Spring High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Big Spring 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 East Pennsboro Area Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the East Pennsboro Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Big Spring High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Big Spring 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 East Pennsboro Area Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the East Pennsboro Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Big Spring High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Big Spring 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 East Pennsboro Area Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the East Pennsboro Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 50% in PA)
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Big Spring High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Big Spring 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 East Pennsboro Area Sr. High School with the average graduation rate observed in the East Pennsboro Area 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 Big Spring High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of East Pennsboro Area Sr. High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
212
193
Grade 10 Students
189
206
Grade 11 Students
181
198
Grade 12 Students
170
191

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Big Spring High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Big Spring School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at East Pennsboro Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the East Pennsboro Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Big Spring High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Big Spring 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 East Pennsboro Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the East Pennsboro Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Big Spring High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Big Spring 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 East Pennsboro Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the East Pennsboro Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
93%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Big Spring High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Big Spring 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 East Pennsboro Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the East Pennsboro Area 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
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Big Spring High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Big Spring 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 East Pennsboro Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the East Pennsboro Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.13
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of Big Spring High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Big Spring 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 East Pennsboro Area Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the East Pennsboro Area 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
36%
40%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Big Spring High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Big Spring 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 East Pennsboro Area Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the East Pennsboro Area 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
4%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Big Spring High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Big Spring 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 East Pennsboro Area Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the East Pennsboro Area 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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