The Upper Dauphin Area High School is a small, rural, public high school. It is the sole high school operated by Upper Dauphin Area School District which is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
Serving 331 students in grades 9-12, Upper Dauphin Area High School ranks in the bottom 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 331 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Upper Dauphin Area High School's student population of 331 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
331 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Upper Dauphin Area High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Upper Dauphin Area High School is 0.26, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1915 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
7%
16%
Black
3%
14%
White
86%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
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: Trojans
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Upper Dauphin Area High School's ranking?
Upper Dauphin Area High School is ranked #1915 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Upper Dauphin Area High School often compared to?
Upper Dauphin Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lower Dauphin High School, Central Dauphin East Sr. High School, Central Dauphin Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Upper Dauphin Area High School?
The graduation rate of Upper Dauphin Area High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Upper Dauphin Area High School?
331 students attend Upper Dauphin Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Upper Dauphin Area High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Upper Dauphin Area High School?
Upper Dauphin Area High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Upper Dauphin Area High School offer ?
Upper Dauphin Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Upper Dauphin Area High School part of?
Upper Dauphin Area High School is part of Upper Dauphin Area School District.
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