A
Very Good
89/100

Derry Area SHS

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 988 North Chestnut St Ext, Derry, PA 15627
Overall
A
89/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 77% · Math 72% proficient · 72nd percentile in Pennsylvania
Graduation
A+
97% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Pennsylvania schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

89
Repit Score
out of 100
588
Students
enrolled
11.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%72/100reading 70th percentile, math 74th percentile among Pennsylvania high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%90/10097% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 98% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Pennsylvania schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +41 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Pennsylvania. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency77% (+15 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency72% (+25 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate97% (+8 pts vs. state avg 89%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Pennsylvania state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White82%72%reading +9 pts, math +12 pts68th percentile (list)
Low-income67%52%reading +17 pts, math +18 pts67th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 988 North Chestnut St Ext
City Derry
ZIP Code 15627
District 4207560
NCES School ID 420756004352
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 15627

Understanding the community around Derry Area SHS helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $57,042
Per Capita Income $30,986
Poverty Rate 9.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 19.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.1%
High School or Higher 91.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $136,300
Median Rent $762
Owner-Occupied 80.9%
Renter-Occupied 19.1%
View full data for ZIP 15627 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Derry Area SHS.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 49.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 94.6%
Two or More Races 3.1%
Hispanic/Latino 0.9%
Black 1.0%
Asian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 588
Teachers (FTE) 50.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Derry Area SHS?
Derry Area SHS has a Repit School Score of 89 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Derry Area SHS?
Derry Area SHS has 588 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1.
What grades does Derry Area SHS serve?
Derry Area SHS serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Derry Area SHS receive per student?
Derry Area SHS receives $19,678 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Derry Area SHS in 15627 ▼
Avg Home Value
$164,930
Avg Monthly Rent
$918
1-Year Change
+4.4%
% Renters
19.1%

Other Schools in 15627

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026