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Lower Dauphin High School

Lower Dauphin SD · Dauphin County · 201 S Hanover St, Hummelstown, PA 17036.0

(717)566-5330

9/10
#115
Rank 115 out of 625
Top 18%
English Language Arts9/10 · #100 · 84th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #179 · 72nd percentile
Science9/10 · #116 · 81st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Lower Dauphin High School sits in Hummelstown, a quiet borough just east of Hershey that feels like small-town Pennsylvania at its best — close enough to the amenities of the Harrisburg metro, but with a genuine community feel that's hard to manufacture. The school performs solidly across the board, with particularly strong English scores, making it a good fit for families who want a well-rounded public education without the chaos of a larger suburban district. If you're drawn to Friday night football, a tight-knit school culture, and the kind of place where teachers actually know your kid's name, Lower Dauphin delivers.

Student Demographics

255 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
210 (82%)
Hispanic
20 (8%)
Multiple Races
14 (5%)
African American
7 (3%)
Other
4 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners5 (2%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged60 (24%)
Students with Disabilities41 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,057
Enrollment
84
Teachers (FTE)
12.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

96.4%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.

23
AP Courses
offered
21.8%
AP Participation
of students
236
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 Programs7/10 · #211 · 68th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found