Summary:
The 15728 zip code area is home to a single public high school, Penns Manor Area Junior/Senior High School, which serves grades 6-12 and is part of the Penns Manor Area School District. While the school's academic performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 290 out of 674 Pennsylvania high schools in 2022-2023 to 419 out of 681 in 2024-2025, it maintains a relatively high per-student spending and a low student-teacher ratio.
Academically, Penns Manor Area Junior/Senior High School's proficiency rates on PSSA and Keystone exams are generally below the state and district averages, with some exceptions, such as the school's 8th grade English Language Arts proficiency rate being higher than the state and district averages in 2023-2024. The school's 4-year graduation rate for the 2023-2024 school year was 87.9%, and its dropout rate was 1.4%. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 56.08% in 2023-2024, which is often associated with lower academic achievement.
Overall, the analysis of the single high school in the 15728 zip code area highlights the need for a deeper understanding of the school's specific challenges and opportunities for improvement, particularly in the areas of academic performance and supporting economically disadvantaged students. While the school's high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio suggest a focus on resources, the fluctuating statewide ranking and mixed academic performance indicate that factors beyond just funding and staffing may be contributing to the school's performance challenges.
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