Derry Area Sr. High School vs. Greater Latrobe Sr. High School
Should you attend Derry Area Sr. High School or Greater Latrobe Sr. High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Derry Area Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Greater Latrobe Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 598 students in grades 9-12, Derry Area Sr. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
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 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,115 students in grades 9-12, Greater Latrobe Sr. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
598 students
1,115 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
66 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1055 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1018 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
80%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
<50%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
141
255
Grade 10 Students
159
288
Grade 11 Students
141
271
Grade 12 Students
157
301
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
2%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
94%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%