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Donegal High School

Donegal SD · Lancaster County · 1025 Koser Road, Mount Joy, PA 17552.0

(717)653-1871

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5/10
#349
Rank 349 out of 625
Top 56%
English Language Arts5/10 · #330 · 48th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #345 · 45th percentile
Science5/10 · #331 · 46th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Donegal High School sits in the heart of Mount Joy, a small Lancaster County borough where farmland meets small-town charm and the pace of life feels genuinely unhurried. The school lands solidly in the middle of the pack statewide, offering a well-rounded education across English, math, and science that suits families looking for a stable, community-grounded high school experience without the intensity of more competitive suburban districts. It's a good fit for families who value tight-knit school culture and the kind of rural Pennsylvania setting where Friday night football still means something.

Student Demographics

209 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
161 (77%)
Hispanic
37 (18%)
African American
5 (2%)
Other
6 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners3 (1%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged82 (39%)
Students with Disabilities25 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

955
Enrollment
59.7
Teachers (FTE)
16:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

92.6%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.

12
AP Courses
offered
10.8%
AP Participation
of students
100
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 Programs5/10 · #367 · 45th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found