Solanco High School

Solanco High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
585 Solanco Rd,  Quarryville, PA
Solanco School District
3.5
3.2
1,086 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
77%
Reading Proficiency
61%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
86%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B-
Teachers
C
College Prep
C
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
77%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
59
Full Time Teachers
59
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
580
Verbal
580
Average ACT
26
Math
23
English
29
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
68.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
366:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.4%
Female
46.6%
White
85.2%
Hispanic
9.3%
Two or more races
2.6%
Black
1.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<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.
Millersville University of Pennsylvania 119 Students
Penn State 101 Students
Temple University 88 Students
West Chester University of Pennsylvania 68 Students
University of Pittsburgh 51 Students
Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg 44 Students
Messiah University 43 Students
University of Pennsylvania 42 Students
Drexel University 41 Students
Susquehanna University 37 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 41 Students
Psychology 35 Students
Nursing 35 Students
Biology 35 Students
Marketing 19 Students
Communications 16 Students
Mechanical Engineering 15 Students
English 15 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 14 Students
Graphic Design 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 101 Reviews
4.0 Junior
12/1/2020
It's a small school. There aren't a lot of choices for classes. Teachers are great. The overall environment is very welcoming. I had some of the best years of my life here.
4.0 Senior
11/2/2020
My experience at Solanco High School has been a very good one to say the least. I have been involved in sports my whole life and I wouldn't choose to play my sports anywhere else. The teachers are always there by your side ready to help you when you are in need and also support you in any and all decisions that you make. Overall the staff the staff is very supportive in almost everything you do. I greatly appreciate my school that I went to.
4.0 Senior
5/28/2020
A great place to grow as a young adult. Teachers and administration are caring and always pushing their students to strive for the best.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/3/2023
This should be a 9 or 10 rating!
5.0 other
9/11/2020
I enjoyed my time at Solanco, but there were always good and bad things to deal with as I was never an outgoing, popular kid. Solanco isn't terrible and if students put effort into their work, they will get a good education. We had two valedictorians in a row go to MIT and lots of other good schools...
1.0 student
8/31/2017
Horrible. An absolute waste of four years. I would've been better off taking my chances as a drop-out. In fact a high school diploma from solanco is the equivalent of dropping out in the real world. All the abuse solanco has left on me will affect my life forever. Do your kids the greatest favor and...
2.0 parent
1/14/2011
Go to a school board meeting or two. Quite often included in there are students that do not meet the typical criteria I have grown accustomed to elsewhere. I think it is easy to disparage a school and it's effort when I only see a school as reflective of the community it represents. I disagree with...

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Solanco High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Quarryville, PA, in the East Drumore neighborhood, and is served by the Solanco School District in Pennsylvania. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,086 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 77% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 61% are proficient in reading. Solanco High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.46, the graduation rate is 86%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $353,275. Discover additional schools in the area, like Calvary Christian Academy, Lancaster Mennonite School-Lancaster Campus, Old Paths Baptist Academy, and more. Learn more about what Quarryville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Solanco High School.

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