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Susquehannock High School
Address
Map
3280 Fissels Church Road

Glen Rock
,
York County
,
Pennsylvania
17327

United States
Information
TypePublic
MottoAn Absolute Commitment to the Highest Level of Academic Achievement
SuperintendentDr Sandra L Lemmon salary $163,000 2014, Contract July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2019)[1][2]
Dr. Thomas R. Hensley, salary $178,774 in 2012 (contract 2011- 6/2013)
AdministratorMs Susan Green, Business Manager (2015)

Rogers, Brendan, Supervisor $96,048 in 2012
Lemmon, Sandra, Asst Superintendent salary $130,000 in 2012

Dr Robert J Bryson, Asst Superintendent in 2014
PrincipalMr. Kevin Molin (2015)
former Dr. Bryson, Robert, salary $106,203 in 2012
Faculty70 teachers (2013)[3]
73 teachers 2012[4]
Grades9-12
Age14 years old to 21 years old Special Education students
Number of pupils946 pupils (2014)[5]

1,010 pupils (2012)[6]
1,014 pupils (2010)

1,132 pupils (2006)[7]
 • Grade 9231 (2012), 252
 • Grade 10238 (2012), 252
 • Grade 11269 (2012), 264
 • Grade 12240 (2012), 242 (2010)
LanguageEnglish
Campus typeSuburban/Rural
Per pupil spending$12,719 (2008)
Per pupil spending$13,632.67 (2011)
Websitehttp://www.syc.k12.pa.us/

Susquehannock High School is a mid-sized suburban public high school in Glen Rock, Pennsylvania. It is the sole high school operated by the Southern York County School District. In 2014, enrollment was reported as declining to 946 pupils in 9th through 12th grades, with 19% of pupils eligible for a free lunch or reduced price lunch due to the family meeting the federal poverty level. Additionally, 12.6% of pupils received special education services, while 5% of pupils were identified as gifted. Susquehannock High School employed 70 teachers.[8] Per the Pennsylvania Department of Education 100% of the teachers were rated "Highly Qualified" under the federal No Child Left Behind Act.

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, in 2010, the Susquehannock High School reported an enrollment of 1,014 pupils in grades 9th through 12th, with 153 pupils eligible for a federal free or reduced-price lunch. The school employed 73 teachers, yielding a student–teacher ratio of 13:1.[9] According to a report by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, 100% of the teachers were rated "Highly Qualified" under the federal No Child Left Behind Act.[10]

Susquehannock High School students may choose to attend York County School of Technology for training in the construction and mechanical trades. The Lincoln Intermediate Unit IU12 provides the school with a wide variety of services like specialized education for disabled students and hearing, speech and visual disability services and professional development for staff and faculty.

2014 School Performance Profile

Susquehannock High School achieved 95.6 out of 100. Reflects on grade level reading, mathematics and science achievement. In reading/literature - 90% of pupils were on grade level. In Algebra 1, 85% showed on grade level skills at the end of the course. In Biology, 74.6% demonstrated on grade level science understanding at the end of the course.[11][12] Statewide, the percentage of high school students who scored proficient and advanced in Algebra I increased to 39.7% to 40.1%. The percentage of high school students who scored proficient and advanced in reading/literature declined to 52.5%. The percentage of high school students who scored proficient and advanced in biology improved from 39.7% to 41.4%.[13]

According to the Pennsylvania Department of Education, 2,134 of 2,947 Pennsylvania public schools (72 percent of Pennsylvania public schools), achieved an academic score of 70 or higher.[14] Fifty-three percent of schools statewide received lower SPP scores compared with last year's, while 46 percent improved. A handful were unchanged.[15][16]

2013 School Performance Profile

Susquehannock High School achieved 93 out of 100. Reflects on grade level reading, mathematics and science achievement. In reading/literature - 84.6% were on grade level. In Algebra 1, 82% showed on grade level skills. In Biology, 67.8% showed on grade level science understanding.[17] According to the Pennsylvania Department of Education, 2,181 public schools (less than 73 percent of Pennsylvania public schools), achieved an academic score of 70 or higher. Pennsylvania 11th grade students no longer take the PSSAs. Instead, beginning in 2012, they take the Keystone Exams at the end of the associated course.[18]

AYP History

In 2012, Susquehannock High School declined to Warning Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) status under No Child Left Behind.[19] In 2010 and 2011, Susquehannock High School achieved AYP status under No Child Left Behind.[20] From 2003 through 2009, Susquehannock High School achieved AYP status each school year.

PSSA History

Pennsylvania System of School Assessments, commonly called PSSAs are No Child Left Behind Act related examinations which were administered from 2003 through 2012, in all Pennsylvania public high schools. The exams were administered in the Spring of each school year. The goal was for 100% of students to be on grade level or better in reading and mathematics, by the Spring of 2014. The tests focused on the state's Academic Standards for reading, writing, mathematics and science. The Science exam included content in science, technology, ecology and the environmental studies. The mathematics exam included: algebra I, algebra II, geometry and trigonometry. The standards were first published in 1998 and are mandated by the Pennsylvania State Board of Education.[21]

In 2013, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania changed its high school assessments to the Keystone Exams in Algebra 1, Reading/literature and Biology1. The exams are given at the end of the course, rather than all in the spring of the student's 11th grade.

11th Grade Reading
  • 2012 - 77% on grade level (9% below basic). State - 67% of 11th graders are on grade level.[22]
  • 2011 - 79% (8% below basic). State - 69.1%[23]
  • 2010 - 77% (8% below basic). State - 67%[24]
  • 2009 - 74%, State - 65%[25]
  • 2008 - 72%, State - 65%[26]
  • 2007 - 76%, State - 65%
11th Grade Math
  • 2012 - 70% on grade level (12% below basic). In Pennsylvania, 59% of 11th graders are on grade level.[27]
  • 2011 - 68% (15% below basic). State - 60.3% [28]
  • 2010 - 68% (12% below basic). State - 59%
  • 2009 - 65%, State - 56%
  • 2008 - 71%, State - 55%[29]
  • 2007 - 64%, State 53%
11th Grade Science
  • 2012 - 52% on grade level (6% below basic). State - 42% of 11th graders were on grade level.[30]
  • 2011 - 53% (5% below basic). State - 40% [31]
  • 2010 - 50% (7% below basic). State - 39%[32]
  • 2009 - 49%, State - 40%
  • 2008 - 51%, State - 39%[33]

Science in Motion Susquehannock High School did not take advantage of a state program called Science in Motion which brought college professors and sophisticated science equipment to the school to raise science awareness and to provide inquiry-based experiences for the students. The Science in Motion program was funded by a state appropriation and cost the school nothing to participate.[34] Gettysburg College provided the science enrichment experiences to schools in the region.

College Remediation

According to a Pennsylvania Department of Education study released in January 2009, 39% of Susquehannock High School graduates required remediation in mathematics and or reading before they were prepared to take college level courses in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education or community colleges.[35] Less than 66% of Pennsylvania high school graduates, who enroll in a four-year college in Pennsylvania, will earn a bachelor's degree within six years. Among Pennsylvania high school graduates pursuing an associate degree, only one in three graduate in three years.[36] Per the Pennsylvania Department of Education, one in three recent high school graduates, who attend Pennsylvania's public universities and community colleges, takes at least one remedial course in math, reading or English.

Dual enrollment

Susquehannock High School offers a dual enrollment program. This state program permits high school students to take courses, at local higher education institutions, to earn college credits. Students remain enrolled at their high school. The courses count towards high school graduation requirements and towards earning a college degree. The students continue to have full access to activities and programs at their high school, including the graduation ceremony. The college credits are offered at a deeply discounted rate. The state offers a small grant to assist students in costs for tuition, fees and books.[37] Under the Pennsylvania Transfer and Articulation Agreement, many Pennsylvania colleges and universities accept these credits for students who transfer to their institutions. .[38]

For the 2009-10 funding year, Southern York County School District received a state grant of $7,561 for the program.[39]

Graduation requirements

The Southern York County School Board has determined that 24.5 credits are required for graduation, including English 4 credits, Social Studies 4 credits, Math 3 credits, Science 3 credits, Arts/Humanities 2 credits, Health & Physical Education 2 credits, Computer Technology 0.50 credits, Graduation Project 0.5 credits, Electives 5.50 credits. Students not demonstrating proficiency in mathematics on the Grade 11 PSSA will be required to take PSSA Math 12 during the senior year.[40]

By law, all Pennsylvania secondary school students must complete a project as a part of their eligibility to graduate from high school. The type of project, its rigor and its expectations are set by the individual school district.[41] At Southern York County School District it requires: a Career Seminar course, Two Field Experiences – Job Shadow, Career Fair, an Education Visit, and/or Education Fair Career Plan and Resume Oral Presentation and Portfolio Submission.

By Pennsylvania School Board regulations, beginning with the class of 2017, public school students must demonstrate successful completion of secondary level course work in Algebra I, Biology, and English Literature by passing the Keystone Exams.[42][43][44] For the class of 2019, a composition exam will be added. For the class of 2020, passing a civics and government exam will be added to the graduation requirements.[45] In 2011, Pennsylvania high school students field tested the Algebra 1, Biology and English Lit exams. The statewide results were: Algebra 1 38% on grade level, Biology 35% on grade level and English Lit - 49% on grade level.[46] Individual student, school or district reports were not made public, although they were reported to district officials by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Students identified as having special needs and qualifying for an Individual Educational Program (IEP) may graduate by meeting the requirements of their IEP.

SAT scores

In 2014, SouthernYork County School District students took the SAT exams. The District's Verbal Average Score was 526. The Math average score was 528. The Writing average score was 497.[47][48] Statewide in Pennsylvania, Verbal Average Score was 497. The Math average score was 504. The Writing average score was 480. The College Board also reported that nationwide scores were: 497 in reading, 513 in math and 487 in writing.[49]

In 2013, 168 Southern York County School District students took the SAT exams. The District's Verbal Average Score was 513. The Math average score was 525. The Writing average score was 501. The College Board reported that statewide scores were: 494 in reading, 504 in math and 482 in writing. The nation-wide SAT results were the same as in 2012.[50]

In 2012, 165 Southern York County School District students took the SAT exams. The District's Verbal Average Score was 522. The Math average score was 528. The Writing average score was 508. The statewide Verbal SAT exams results were: Verbal 491, Math 501, Writing 480. In the USA, 1.65 million students took the exams achieving scores: Verbal 496, Math 514, Writing 488. According to the College Board the maximum score on each section was 800, and 360 students nationwide scored a perfect 2,400.

In 2011, 172 Southern York County School District students took the SAT exams. The district's Verbal Average Score was 515. The Math average score was 523. The Writing average score was 503.[51] Pennsylvania ranked 40th among states with SAT scores: Verbal - 493, Math - 501, Writing - 479.[52] In the United States 1.65 million students took the exam in 2011. They averaged 497 (out of 800) verbal, 514 math and 489 in writing.[53]

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  2. ^ NIKELLE SNADER (March 25, 2014). "Southern York schools appoint new superintendent". York Dispatch.
  3. ^ National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data - Southern York County School District, 2013
  4. ^ National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data - Southern York County School District, 2012
  5. ^ Pennsylvania Department of Education, Southern York County School District Fast Facts 2014, November 6, 2014
  6. ^ NCES, Common Core of Data, 2013
  7. ^ Pennsylvania Department of Education, Enrollment and Projections Southern York County School District, July 2011
  8. ^ U.S. News & World Report, Best High Schools, 2014
  9. ^ National Center for Education Statistics - Common Care Data - Susquehannock High School, 2010
  10. ^ Pennsylvania Department of Education, Professional Qualifications of Teachers Susquehannock High School 2012, September 21, 2012
  11. ^ Pennsylvania Department of Education (November 6, 2014). "Susquehannock High School Academic Performance Data 2014".
  12. ^ Evamarie Socha (November 6, 2014). "Half of Valley districts see state test scores decline". The Daily Item.
  13. ^ By Eleanor Chute (November 21, 2014). "Pennsylvania student scores declined with reduced funding, test results show". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
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  19. ^ Pennsylvania Department of Education (September 21, 2012). "Susquehannaock High School AYP Status 2012".
  20. ^ Pennsylvania Department of Education, Susquehannock High School AYP Overview 2011, September 29, 2011
  21. ^ Pennsylvania Department of Education (2014). "State Academic Standards".
  22. ^ Pennsylvania Department of Education (September 29, 2012). "2011-2012 PSSA and AYP Results".
  23. ^ Pennsylvania Department of Education (September 29, 2011). "2010-2011 PSSA and AYP Results".
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  37. ^ Pennsylvania Department of Education (2010). "Dual Enrollment Guidelines".
  38. ^ Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (March 2010). "Pennsylvania Transfer and Articulation Agreement".
  39. ^ Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (August 2009). "Pennsylvania Department of Education Dual Enrollment Fall Grants 2009-10".
  40. ^ Susquehannock High School Student Handbook 2010
  41. ^ Pennsylvania Code §4.24 (a) High school graduation requirements
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