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Keller Williams of Central PA
(717) 775-6946
29 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$700,000 Price
Big Spring High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
100 Mount Rock Rd,
Newville, PA
Big Spring School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1170
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
59%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
92%
Niche Grade
B-
A-
C
B+
B-
A-
B+
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.58
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Reading Proficiency
59%
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Math Proficiency
32%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
56
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Full Time Teachers
56
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Teachers in First or Second Year
8.5%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1170
Math
580
Verbal
590
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Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
20
Reading
26
Science
23
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Number of AP Courses
15
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AP Pass Rate
53.4%
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AP Math Enrollment
Low
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AP Science Enrollment
Low
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Other AP Enrollment
High
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Average
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Boys Athletic Participation
Average
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
255:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
53%
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Female
47%
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White
91.9%
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Two or more races
3.2%
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Hispanic
3.1%
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Black
1.1%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
125 Students
Penn State
102 Students
University of Pittsburgh
68 Students
Messiah University
52 Students
Harrisburg Area Community College - Harrisburg
46 Students
Temple University
45 Students
Dickinson College
37 Students
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
34 Students
Liberty University
32 Students
Wilson College
32 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
52 Students
Biology
47 Students
Psychology
45 Students
Business
38 Students
Early Childhood Education
25 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
20 Students
Environmental Science
20 Students
Elementary Education
18 Students
Mechanical Engineering
17 Students
Special Education and Teaching
15 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/24/2024
This school is a very close community with lots of support and a sense of belonging for anyone here. There are so many career pathways and we offer students to attend vocational school.
5/2/2024
Big Spring High School is a great school to be a part of. Not only are the teachers just amazing but the entire community is truly with you. I would not be the student I am today without Big Spring High School.
11/2/2023
My high school has provided me opportunities to immerse myself in a multitude of topics. It provides numerous clubs and sports. It also is focused on what each individual student needs to be successful.
GreatSchools Reviews
7/22/2025
The principals at the high school do not do much about bullying, harrassement and stalking. Seems that it is more of a slap to the wrist and told to stop. When a parent calls to get updates on how a situation is being handled they are spoken to loudly and with attitude. While some of the teachers an...
7/24/2018
I had an incredible experience at Big Spring (Elementary through High School) and wouldn’t have traded my time there for anything or anywhere else. No school is perfect, but all I have are good memories from my time at Big Spring. I feel like I was very prepared for university studies. The teachers...
6/19/2018
5/5 the students and staff are extremely helpful and respectful.
8/4/2017
If they would actually do something about bullying, then the school would be better. Teachers usually just sit around and let/watch it happen.
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Map
Attendance Zone
Average Home Value
$389,573
% Renters
17%
Average Household Income
$91,024
% of College Grads
26.1%
Median Age
46
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Big Spring High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Newville, PA, in the West Pennsboro neighborhood, and is served by the Big Spring School District in Pennsylvania. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 764 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 59% are proficient in reading. Big Spring High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.58, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1170 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $389,573. Discover additional schools in the area, like Big Spring Middle School, Mount Rock Elementary School, Oak Flat El School, and more. Learn more about what Newville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Big Spring High School.