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Council Rock High School South

Public Grades 9-12

60^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 681 Pennsylvania High Schools

Better than 91% of Pennsylvania high schools

Summary

Council Rock High School South is a public high school in Holland, Pennsylvania, serving 1,946 students in grades 9-12. It is part of the Council Rock School District, which is ranked 48th out of 606 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Council Rock High School South consistently outperforms the state average on Keystone Exams, with significantly higher percentages of students scoring proficient or better in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 69.3% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to the state average of 44.3%. The school also maintains excellent graduation rates, with a 4-year graduation rate of 97.7% in the 2023-2024 school year, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Council Rock High School South excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking among the top Pennsylvania high schools for Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and Low Socioeconomic Status students.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Council Rock High School North, Council Rock High School South stands out as a top performer, outperforming its sister school on several key metrics, including Keystone Exam proficiency rates and graduation rates. The school's relatively high per-student spending, which has increased from $19,530 in the 2020-2021 school year to $23,128 in the 2022-2023 school year, may contribute to its ability to offer a high-quality educational experience and support student achievement.

1,921

Students ?

14.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,829

Per pupil spending ?

17.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2002 Rock Way
Holland, PA 18966

(215) 944-1100

District: Council Rock School District

Feeder schools for Council Rock High School South:

Elementary:	Churchville Elementary School
	Hillcrest Elementary School
	Holland Elementary School
	Maureen M Welch Elementary School
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	Richboro Elementary School
	Rolling Hills Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.4%

Asian:

8.0%

Hispanic:

3.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 64th percentile in 2015 → 91st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Pennsylvania average (74% vs 52% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 9% of Pennsylvania high schools

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the Pennsylvania average (89%)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school74%

District avg76%

Pennsylvania avg52%

60^th of 681

Pennsylvania public high schools ?

Top 9%▲ up 28 pts since 2015

From top 36% (2015) to top 9% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 2High Schools in the Council Rock School District

48^th of 606Council Rock School District among Pennsylvania districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	88.0	60 of 681	91.2%	★★★★★
2024	87.4	60 of 686	91.3%	★★★★★
2023	87.3	61 of 674	90.9%	★★★★★
2022	80.9	102 of 634	83.9%	★★★★☆
2021	89.3	17 of 537	96.8%	★★★★★
2019	83.9	76 of 693	89.0%	★★★★☆
2018	76.4	157 of 673	76.7%	★★★★☆
2017	75.8	159 of 663	76.0%	★★★★☆
2016	84.9	48 of 677	92.9%	★★★★★
2015	68.1	247 of 680	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	71.5	149 of 580	74.3%	★★★★☆
2013	76.1	117 of 591	80.2%	★★★★☆
2012	82.8	64 of 664	90.4%	★★★★★
2011	84.4	46 of 660	93.0%	★★★★★
2010	85.4	37 of 649	94.3%	★★★★★
2009	74.9	138 of 632	78.2%	★★★★☆
2008	76.6	114 of 621	81.6%	★★★★☆
2007	83.3	58 of 615	90.6%	★★★★★
2006	82.4	65 of 604	89.2%	★★★★☆
2005	82.2	74 of 593	87.5%	★★★★☆
2004	83.4	79 of 590	86.6%	★★★★☆
2003	85.5	69 of 583	88.2%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	76.5	32 of 125	74.4%	★★★★☆
2024	53.9	76 of 121	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	51.0	65 of 112	42.0%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	82.3	62 of 524	88.2%	★★★★☆
2024	88.8	49 of 513	90.4%	★★★★★
2023	87.7	45 of 502	91.0%	★★★★★

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	97.7	4 of 109	96.3%	★★★★★
2024	94.0	4 of 84	95.2%	★★★★★
2023	87.3	5 of 85	94.1%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	83.9	77 of 657	88.3%	★★★★☆
2024	85.0	77 of 665	88.4%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	91.8	20 of 287	93.0%	★★★★★
2024	91.8	20 of 274	92.7%	★★★★★
2023	84.6	26 of 252	89.7%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	76.2	127 of 651	80.5%	★★★★☆
2024	88.6	43 of 664	93.5%	★★★★★
2023	90.7	35 of 652	94.6%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	89.8	49 of 660	92.6%	★★★★★
2024	88.0	61 of 662	90.8%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	80.8	89 of 583	84.7%	★★★★☆
2024	83.5	76 of 595	87.2%	★★★★☆
2023	83.4	79 of 577	86.3%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2025)96th percentile+5 vs school

Hispanic (2025)93rd percentile~ school

Male (2025)93rd percentile~ school

Female (2025)88th percentile-3 vs school

Disabled (2025)88th percentile-3 vs school

White (2025)85th percentile-6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)80th percentile-11 vs school

Asian (2025)74th percentile-17 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

Literature77%+15 vs state

Biology75%+25 vs state

Algebra I69%+25 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Saturday, July 13, 2013

2 of my 4 children have graduated from CRS. I must say, this school has truly prepared my last 2 enormously so in comparison to Wissahickon, which is a great school as well, but it does not hold a candle to CRS academically. In all honesty, my children are average/slighly above average students, but what makes this school such a GEM are the teachers, staff and curriculum. They've prepared my children academically and fostered an amazing sense of confidence in them that I will forever be grateful for. Especially being in a middle income family and my daughter having a lot to catch up on academically, I had my worries, but this school has truly shaped their future. I never imagined they would go on to grad school. Without question, CRS open doors for my kids. I hope this school continues on the road it is on and that I see my grandchildren graduate from here. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, August 10, 2011

academically, the school is pretty good. the teachers are well qualified, when they are not sleeping with the students, or covering up for another teacher who is. but the students are horrible, and peer influence is too strong to ignore. there is too much sex and drugs, and they are requirements of any student who wants to "fit in". the students are allowed to curse at teachers, because the teachers are all afraid of the students. they all have too much money, and parents who are not involved, or only involved enough to threaten to sue a teacher who tries to discipline their crazy, spoiled, out of control children. the taxes are too high and they won't even turn the air conditioning on in the school for the kids. and they have to use the north football field because they have no bleachers at south. Close Quote

Schools Near Council Rock High School South

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2025)	Keystone Exams Biology (2025)	Keystone Exams Literature (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Council Rock High School South	Public	9-12	2002 Rock Way	Holland	18966	Bucks County	Council Rock School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 944-1100	1,921	134	14.3	17.6%	1,641 (85.4%)	22 (1.1%)	68 (3.5%)	154 (8.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (1.8%)	88	60^th of 681 public high schools	91.2%		87.4	60^th of 686 public high schools	91.3%		69.3	74.6	76.8	$22,829	$331	$22,498
Council Rock High School North	Public	9-12	62 Swamp Rd	Newtown	18940	Bucks County	Council Rock School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 944-1300	1,674	123	13.6	13.0%	1,303 (77.8%)	20 (1.2%)	81 (4.8%)	230 (13.7%)	5 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	33 (2.0%)	91	44^th of 681 public high schools	93.5%		92.8	33^rd of 686 public high schools	95.2%	11	81.3	73.0	79.8	$23,470	$331	$23,139
Neshaminy High School	Public	9-12	2001 Old Lincoln Hwy	Langhorne	19047	Bucks County	Neshaminy School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 809-6100	2,916	164	17.8	37.4%	2,169 (74.4%)	150 (5.1%)	222 (7.6%)	201 (6.9%)	4 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	169 (5.8%)	58.1	312^th of 681 public high schools	54.2%		57.1	324^th of 686 public high schools	52.8%	12	38.3	57.8	64.1	$19,209	$159	$19,050
William Tennent High School	Public	9-12	333 Centennial Rd	Warminster	18974	Bucks County	Centennial School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 441-6181	1,710	128	13.3	48.8%	1,148 (67.1%)	70 (4.1%)	360 (21.1%)	75 (4.4%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	52 (3.0%)	60.9	286^th of 681 public high schools	58.0%		39.1	467^th of 686 public high schools	31.9%	181	45.7	52.8	65.7	$24,109	$553	$23,556
Middle Bucks Institute of Technology	Public	9-12	2740 York Road	Jamison	18929	Bucks County	Middle Bucks Institute of Technology	No	No	No	No	(215) 343-2480	25	33	.7	88.0%	23 (92.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (8.0%)								(n/a)
Bensalem Township High School	Public	9-12	4319 Hulmeville Rd	Bensalem	19020	Bucks County	Bensalem Township School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 750-2800	2,151	147	14.5	98.4%	974 (45.3%)	285 (13.2%)	431 (20.0%)	382 (17.8%)	8 (0.4%)	1 (0.0%)	70 (3.3%)	40.6	452^nd of 681 public high schools	33.6%		43.9	440^th of 686 public high schools	35.9%	12	30.9	41.8	60.0	$21,591	$1,226	$20,364
Bucks County Technical High School	Public	9-12	610 Wistar Road	Fairless Hills	19030	Bucks County	Bucks County Technical High School	No	No	No	No	(215) 949-1700	1,415	117	12.0	48.9%	1,029 (72.7%)	142 (10.0%)	208 (14.7%)	28 (2.0%)	4 (0.3%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27.5	512^th of 681 public high schools	24.8%		25.7	530^th of 686 public high schools	22.7%	18	30.7	33.6	47.0
Lower Moreland High School	Public	9-12	545 Red Lion Rd	Huntingdon Valley	19006	Montgomery County	Lower Moreland Township School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 938-0220	879	68	12.9	20.7%	601 (68.4%)	14 (1.6%)	32 (3.6%)	215 (24.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	16 (1.8%)	80.7	110^th of 681 public high schools	83.8%		81.3	103^rd of 686 public high schools	85.0%	7	63.0	72.0	68.5	$22,846	$228	$22,617
Pennsbury High School	Public	9-12	705 Hood Blvd	Fairless Hills	19030	Bucks County	Pennsbury School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 949-6700	2,847	219	13.0	30.1%	2,036 (71.5%)	176 (6.2%)	233 (8.2%)	222 (7.8%)	4 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	176 (6.2%)	75.2	161^st of 681 public high schools	76.4%		75	160^th of 686 public high schools	76.7%	1	56.2	60.2	72.4	$25,777	$738	$25,039
Washington George High School	Public	9-12	10175 Bustleon Avenue	Philadelphia	19116	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-3100	1,755	104	16.8	107.5%	495 (28.2%)	486 (27.7%)	311 (17.7%)	372 (21.2%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	87 (5.0%)	19.4	553^rd of 681 public high schools	18.8%		16.8	571^st of 686 public high schools	16.8%	18	27.1	25.7	41.7	$18,217	$6,962	$11,255

Frequently Asked Questions about Council Rock High School South

Is Council Rock High School South a good school?

Yes. Council Rock High School South ranks in the top 8.8% of Pennsylvania high schools.

What schools feed into Council Rock High School South?

Council Rock High School South is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Churchville Elementary School
Elementary : Hillcrest Elementary School
Elementary : Holland Elementary School
Elementary : Maureen M Welch Elementary School
Elementary : Richboro Elementary School
Elementary : Rolling Hills Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Council Rock High School South?

Students at Council Rock High School South are 85% White, 8% Asian, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What district is Council Rock High School South in?

Council Rock School District

How many students attend Council Rock High School South?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,921 students attended Council Rock High School South.

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