Danville High School is located at 733 Ironmen Lane, Danville, Pennsylvania. The school is part of the Danville Area School District. The high school serves fragments of two rural Pennsylvania counties.
Serving 645 students in grades 9-12, Danville Area Sr. High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 645 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Danville Area Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Danville Area Sr. High School's student population of 645 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
645 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Colors
Purple, Orange
School Rankings
Danville Area Sr. High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Danville Area Sr. High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#136 out of 2733 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
3%
14%
White
85%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Danville Area Sr. High School's ranking?
Danville Area Sr. High School is ranked #136 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Danville Area Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Danville Area Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Danville Area Sr. High School?
645 students attend Danville Area Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Danville Area Sr. High School students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Danville Area Sr. High School?
Danville Area Sr. High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Danville Area Sr. High School offer ?
Danville Area Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Danville Area Sr. High School part of?
Danville Area Sr. High School is part of Danville Area School District.
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