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Upper Dauphin Area High School

Upper Dauphin Area SD · Dauphin County · 220 N Church St, Elizabethville, PA 17023.0

(717)362-8181

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3/10
#478
Rank 478 out of 625
Top 76%
English Language Arts2/10 · #517 · 18th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #439 · 30th percentile
Science4/10 · #402 · 35th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the rolling hills of central Pennsylvania's Dauphin County, Upper Dauphin Area High School serves a tight-knit rural community where Friday night football and small-class familiarity are a way of life. Families drawn to a slower pace, wide open spaces, and a school where students aren't just a number will feel at home in Elizabethville, a quiet borough surrounded by farmland about an hour from Harrisburg. Academically, the school has room to grow, but for families who prioritize community roots and rural living over competitive rankings, this corner of Pennsylvania has a genuine charm that's hard to replicate.

Student Demographics

82 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
72 (88%)
Hispanic
5 (6%)
African American
3 (4%)
Other
2 (2%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged31 (38%)
Students with Disabilities12 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

331
Enrollment
32.5
Teachers (FTE)
10.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

83.1%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.

1
AP Courses
offered
2%
AP Participation
of students
7
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 · #509 · 24th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found