Palmyra Area Shs
School Overview
Palmyra Area Shs is a public school located in Palmyra, Pennsylvania. It is a school in Palmyra Area School District district.
According to the Pennsylvania state assessment result, 91% of students are proficient in Math learning and 91% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,115 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1 where a total of 96 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,115 students are attending Palmyra Area Shs. By gender, there are 579 and 536 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Palmyra Area Shs offers the gifted and talented program. Total 27 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 25 | 17 | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 27 | 18 | 9 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 96 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Palmyra Area Shs and the students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1. All teachers are certified. 91.7% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 96 | Students per teacher: 12 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 96 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 5 | 5.2% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3 | 3.1% |
| School counselors | 4 | Students per counselor: 279 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 2 | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 9,851 Households |
| Population | 23,928 |
| Male | 11,894 |
| Female | 12,267 |
| Child Population | 6,833 |
| Total Housing Units | 10,522 Units |
| Average House Value | $206,300 |
| Average Rent Cost | $985 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.90% |
| Average Household Income | $65,658 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 95.60% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Palmyra Area Shs offers 16 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 23 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 381 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Palmyra Area Shs.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 16 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 23 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 1 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 22 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 381 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Palmyra Area School District
In Palmyra Area School District, 6 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.