Lower Dauphin High School
School Overview
Lower Dauphin High School is a public school located in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania. It is a school in Lower Dauphin School District district.
According to the Pennsylvania state assessment result, 74% of students are proficient in Math learning and 79% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,163 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1 where a total of 88 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,163 students are attending Lower Dauphin High School. By gender, there are 588 and 575 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Lower Dauphin High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 38 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| White | 33 | 13 | 20 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 38 | 14 | 24 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 88 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Lower Dauphin High School and the students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1. All teachers are certified. 95.5% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 88 | Students per teacher: 13 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 88 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 2.3% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 2.3% |
| School counselors | 4 | Students per counselor: 291 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 10,327 Households |
| Population | 25,432 |
| Male | 12,933 |
| Female | 12,793 |
| Child Population | 6,796 |
| Total Housing Units | 10,859 Units |
| Average House Value | $212,100 |
| Average Rent Cost | $941 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.30% |
| Average Household Income | $73,806 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 96.93% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Lower Dauphin High School offers 15 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 335 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 350 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Lower Dauphin High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 15 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 335 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 104 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 37 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 312 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 350 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Lower Dauphin School District
In Lower Dauphin School District, 8 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.