Boiling Springs High School is a small, rural, public high school in the historic town of Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania. It is part of the South Middleton School District. Boiling Springs High School is the sole high school operated by the district.
Serving 707 students in grades 9-12, Boiling Springs High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 707 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Boiling Springs High School's student population of 707 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
707 students
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Boiling Springs High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
5%
Hispanic
3%
16%
Black
1%
14%
White
80%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bubbler
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Boiling Springs High School often compared to?
Boiling Springs High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Big Spring High School, Cumberland Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Boiling Springs High School?
The graduation rate of Boiling Springs High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Boiling Springs High School?
707 students attend Boiling Springs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Boiling Springs High School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Boiling Springs High School?
Boiling Springs High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Boiling Springs High School offer ?
Boiling Springs High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Boiling Springs High School part of?
Boiling Springs High School is part of South Middleton School District.
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