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Halifax Area High School

Halifax Area SD · Dauphin County · 3940 Peters Mountain Rd, Halifax, PA 17032.0

(717)896-3416

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5/10
#330
Rank 330 out of 625
Top 53%
English Language Arts6/10 · #300 · 52nd percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #310 · 51st percentile
Science4/10 · #409 · 34th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Halifax Area High School sits in a quiet, rural stretch of Dauphin County along the Susquehanna River, offering the kind of small-town Pennsylvania experience where students are known by name and community ties run deep. Academic performance lands right around the middle of the pack statewide, with English and Math holding steadier than Science, making it a solid option for families who value a close-knit environment over a high-pressure atmosphere. Families drawn to wide open spaces, a slower pace of life, and a school where their kids can be involved in just about anything — sports, clubs, community events — will feel right at home here.

Student Demographics

67 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
64 (96%)
Hispanic
2 (3%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged21 (31%)
Students with Disabilities15 (22%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

237
Enrollment
20.9
Teachers (FTE)
11.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

93%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.

5
AP Courses
offered
11.5%
AP Participation
of students
28
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 Programs4/10 · #458 · 31st percentile

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