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Cocalico Senior High School

Cocalico SD · Lancaster County · South 4th Street, Denver, PA 17517.0

(717)336-1423

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9/10
#92
Rank 92 out of 625
Top 15%
English Language Arts9/10 · #101 · 84th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #98 · 84th percentile
Science8/10 · #148 · 76th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the rolling farmland of Lancaster County, Cocalico Senior High School serves the tight-knit communities of Denver and the surrounding borough — the kind of place where Friday night football still means something and neighbors actually know each other. Academically, the school punches well above average, landing in the top 15% statewide with consistently strong English and Math scores, making it a solid fit for families who want rigorous coursework without the pressure-cooker intensity of a big suburban district. If you're drawn to small-town Pennsylvania life with access to Lancaster City's growing food and arts scene just down Route 272, Cocalico is a school worth taking seriously.

Student Demographics

229 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
188 (82%)
Hispanic
26 (11%)
Asian
8 (3%)
Multiple Races
4 (2%)
Other
3 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners2 (1%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged76 (33%)
Students with Disabilities57 (25%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

991
Enrollment
71.8
Teachers (FTE)
13.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

95.5%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

11
AP Courses
offered
8.9%
AP Participation
of students
90
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #491 · 26th percentile

15 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Pennsylvania.