Elk Lake Junior/Senior High School

Elk Lake Junior/Senior High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 7-12
2380 Elk Lake School Rd,  Springville, PA
Elk Lake School District
3.7
4.7
532 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
24%
Reading Proficiency
55%
Average GPA
3.4
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C
Teachers
C-
College Prep
C+
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.4
Reading Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
24%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
55
Full Time Teachers
55
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
560
Verbal
570
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
23
Reading
28
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
2%
State Average
15.6%
Science
18.1%
State Average
29.5%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
248:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
White
89.4%
Hispanic
6.5%
Two or more races
3.2%
Black
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Penn State 28 Students
Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg 25 Students
University of Scranton 23 Students
Keystone College 20 Students
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 19 Students
Marywood University 19 Students
Wilkes University 18 Students
Lackawanna College 17 Students
Misericordia University 15 Students
Commonwealth University - Mansfield 15 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 21 Students
Business 16 Students
Biology 15 Students
Early Childhood Education 15 Students
Nursing 11 Students
Elementary Education 10 Students
Education 8 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 7 Students
Criminology 7 Students
Engineering 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 34 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/17/2024
At my school there are a wide variety of amazing faculty and staff who clearly want to see students succeed. I wish there were more clubs and things to participate in.
3.0 Senior
11/17/2022
I liked the art and chorus classes. I think that they should be more opened minded about the students and try to have more things for the students to do, like clubs.
4.0 Alum
4/5/2020
I absolutely loved Elk Lake and still do. The staff is incredible. They made me feel supported in my education. Going to Elk Lake, was like walking into a family night. Everyone is so welcoming and friendly. Elk Lake is truly like a family.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.7 4 Reviews
4.0 parent
1/21/2011
For a small country school, this is one of the better public schools in Pennsylvania.
5.0 teacher
3/19/2010
parent
2/23/2010
If you love your children do not send them to this school. The superintendent and principals lack the ability and desire to do their jobs adequately. Children of teachers receive special treatment. Athletic ability is valued far more than academic achievement. Bullying is rampant and no disciplinary...
5.0 parent
8/18/2007

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Elk Lake Junior/Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Springville, PA and is served by the Elk Lake School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 532 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 24% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 55% are proficient in reading. Elk Lake Junior/Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.4, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 25. Discover additional schools in the area, like Susquehanna County CTC, Elk Lake El School, and more. Learn more about what Springville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Elk Lake Junior/Senior High School.

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