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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SOUTHERN YORK COUNTY SD·NCES 422238004614

Susquehannock HS

3280 Fissels Church Rd, Glen Rock, PA 17327 · (717) 235-4811 · York County
GRADES 09–12HIGH41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL857 STUDENTS
Enrollment
857
High
DISTRICT 542 · STATE 738
Student : Teacher
12.9:1
66 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.4:1 · STATE 12.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
28%
239 students
DISTRICT 30% · STATE 75%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
189
Grade 10
212
Grade 11
225
Grade 12
231
Student demographics
White
74787%
DISTRICT 87% · STATE 60%
Hispanic
324%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 16%
Black
465%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 14%
Asian
101%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 5%
Two+
192%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 5%
Native American
20%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
44252%
Female
41548%

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Test scores

PSSA + Keystone 2024-25 . % Proficient or Advanced
English Language Arts
77.8%
PA avg 51.1% . -0.6pp since 2023
Math
60.7%
PA avg 43.0% . +27.1pp since 2023
Source: PSSA + Keystone. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
64.3%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
65.7%
based on PA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-1.4pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
857
-81 (-9%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.9:1
was 15.2:1
% White
87%
was 91%
% Hispanic
4%
was 2%
% Black
5%
was 5%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Susquehannock HS

Susquehannock HS operates as a mid-tier secondary school in Glen Rock, Pennsylvania, one of the schools within Southern York County SD. Current enrollment sits at 857 students spanning grades 9 through 12.

Across the 5 schools in Southern York County SD (2,709 students total), Susquehannock HS accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On the student-mix side, Susquehannock HS reports that 87% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority. The remainder is composed of 5% Black, 4% Hispanic, 2% multiracial.

Looking at school resources, Susquehannock HS records 66 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 12.9:1. The state averages about 12.8:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. An estimated 28% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. That share is noticeably below York County's rate of about 53%.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Susquehannock HS tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 65.7% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 64.3%.

Across the wider county, the surrounding county (York County) logs that median household income runs about $84,829, roughly 28% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across York County's 111 public schools (combined enrollment of about 64,242 students), Susquehannock HS is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Southern El Sch, roughly 0.1 miles away. Within five miles, there are 4 other public schools. Among the 9 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), Susquehannock HS ranks 4th on composite proficiency, ahead of the local average of 61.7%.

The campus sits in a rural setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count shrank 9%: 938 students in 2018 compared to 857 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio tightened from 15.2:1 in 2018 to 12.9:1 today.

On the community side, posts here usually surface around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

York County at a glance

View full county profile
Population
462,924
Census ACS
Median income
$84,829
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
111
64,242 students

Quick facts

School name
Susquehannock HS
District
Southern York County SD
Address
3280 Fissels Church Rd, Glen Rock, PA 17327
Phone
(717) 235-4811
County
York County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
857
Teachers (FTE)
66
Student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Free/Reduced lunch
239 (28%)
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
422238004614
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Southern York County SD
Other schools in Glen Rock
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Susquehannock HS
What is the total enrollment at Susquehannock HS?
Susquehannock HS enrolls approximately 857 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Susquehannock HS serve?
Susquehannock HS serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many teachers does Susquehannock HS have?
Susquehannock HS employs 66 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.9:1.
How diverse is Susquehannock HS?
Susquehannock HS reports a student body of 87% White, 4% Hispanic, 5% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
What district is Susquehannock HS in?
Susquehannock HS is part of Southern York County SD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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