Danville High School (Pennsylvania)
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Danville High School is located in Danville, Pennsylvania
off of route I-80. The school is in the top 20 high schools in Pennsylvania and 1090th in the U.S.. The principal of the school is Craig Burger and the assistant principal is Charles Smargiassi. The high school can be reached at (570)275-3268 ext. 2000. The schools is part of the Danville Area School District
which is located in rural Montour County
and Northumberland County
.
Graduation Rate
2006: 91.71%
2007: 87.75%
2008: 92.45%
2009: 91.39%
2010: 90.99%
College Remediation rate
In January 2009, research was presented to the Pennsylvania State Board of Education. The research examined course enrollment trends at the state’s 14 community colleges and the 14 institutions in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
. The data, provided by PASSHE and the community colleges, showed that during the 2007-08 school year 18% of Danville Area High School graduates required costly remediation in math and/or reading before they could take regular college courses.
PSSA Scores
11th Grade Reading on grade level
2007: 79% - State Avg 65.4%
2008: 78.6%, State - 65%
2009: 75.5%, State - 65%
2010: 76%, State - 67%. The 11th grade ranked 6th in CSIU16 high schools for reading achievement.
11th Grade Mathematics on grade level
2007: 65.4% - State Avg 53.7%
2008: 60.4%, State - 56%
2009: 66.7%, State - 56%
2010: 77%, State - 59%. The 11th grade ranked 2nd in the CSIU 16 region for 11th grade math achievement.
11th Grade Science on grade level
2008: 39%, State - 36%
2009: 48.5%, State - 39.7%
2010: 54%, State - 39%. In the CSIU16 region, Danville ranked 6th for 11th grade science achievement.
program. This state program permits high school students to take courses, at local higher education institutions, to earn college credits. Students remain enrolled at their high school. The courses count towards high school graduation requirements and towards earning a college degree. The students continue to have full access to activities and programs at their high school. The college credits are offered at a deeply discounted rate. The state offers a small grant to assist students in costs for tuition, fees and books. Under the Pennsylvania Transfer and Articulation Agreement, many Pennsylvania colleges and universities accept these credits for students who transfer to their institutions.
For the 2009-10 funding year, the school district received a state grant of $4,368 for the program.
By Pennsylvania law, all K-12 students in the district, including those who attend a private nonpublic school, cyber charter school, charter school and those homeschooled, are eligible to participate in the extracurricular programs including all athletics. They must meet the same eligibility rules as the students enrolled in the district's schools.
The district is a member of the Pennsylvania Heartland Athletic Conference for all athletics and participates under the rules and guidelines of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association
.
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Danville, Pennsylvania
Danville is a borough in Montour County, Pennsylvania, USA, of which it is the county seat, on the North Branch of the Susquehanna River. Danville was home to 8,042 people in 1900, 7,517 people in 1910, and 7,122 people in 1940. The population was 4,897 at the 2000 census...
off of route I-80. The school is in the top 20 high schools in Pennsylvania and 1090th in the U.S.. The principal of the school is Craig Burger and the assistant principal is Charles Smargiassi. The high school can be reached at (570)275-3268 ext. 2000. The schools is part of the Danville Area School District
Danville Area School District
The Danville Area School District spans portions of two counties. In Montour County it covers the Boroughs of Danville and Washingtonville and Cooper Township, Derry Township, Liberty Township, Mahoning Township, Mayberry Township, Valley Township and West Hemlock Township. In Northumberland...
which is located in rural Montour County
Montour County, Pennsylvania
Montour County is located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. In 2010, the county's population was 18,267. Its county seat is Danville. It is named for Andrew Montour, a prominent métis interpreter who served with George Washington during the French and Indian War. The county is part of the...
and Northumberland County
Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
There were 38,835 households out of which 27.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.40% were married couples living together, 9.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.10% were non-families. 30.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.50% had...
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Graduation Rate
2006: 91.71%
2007: 87.75%
2008: 92.45%
2009: 91.39%
2010: 90.99%
College Remediation rate
In January 2009, research was presented to the Pennsylvania State Board of Education. The research examined course enrollment trends at the state’s 14 community colleges and the 14 institutions in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education is the largest provider of higher education in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and a large public university system in the United States. It is the tenth-largest university system in the United States and 43rd largest in the world...
. The data, provided by PASSHE and the community colleges, showed that during the 2007-08 school year 18% of Danville Area High School graduates required costly remediation in math and/or reading before they could take regular college courses.
PSSA Scores
11th Grade Reading on grade level
2007: 79% - State Avg 65.4%
2008: 78.6%, State - 65%
2009: 75.5%, State - 65%
2010: 76%, State - 67%. The 11th grade ranked 6th in CSIU16 high schools for reading achievement.
11th Grade Mathematics on grade level
2007: 65.4% - State Avg 53.7%
2008: 60.4%, State - 56%
2009: 66.7%, State - 56%
2010: 77%, State - 59%. The 11th grade ranked 2nd in the CSIU 16 region for 11th grade math achievement.
11th Grade Science on grade level
2008: 39%, State - 36%
2009: 48.5%, State - 39.7%
2010: 54%, State - 39%. In the CSIU16 region, Danville ranked 6th for 11th grade science achievement.
Dual enrollment
The high school offers a Dual EnrollmentDual enrollment
In education, dual enrollment involved students being enrolled in two separate, academically related institutions. It may also refer to any individual who is participating in two related programs, but such a general form of usage is uncommon....
program. This state program permits high school students to take courses, at local higher education institutions, to earn college credits. Students remain enrolled at their high school. The courses count towards high school graduation requirements and towards earning a college degree. The students continue to have full access to activities and programs at their high school. The college credits are offered at a deeply discounted rate. The state offers a small grant to assist students in costs for tuition, fees and books. Under the Pennsylvania Transfer and Articulation Agreement, many Pennsylvania colleges and universities accept these credits for students who transfer to their institutions.
For the 2009-10 funding year, the school district received a state grant of $4,368 for the program.
Graduation project
By law, all Pennsylvania secondary school students must complete a project as a part of their eligibility to graduate from high school. The type of project, its rigor and its expectations are set by the individual school district. In the Danville Area School District the project focuses on exploring post high school career and education options. It includes written assignments and an oral presentation.Extracurriculars
The district offers a wide variety of clubs including forensics (speech and debate), activities and sports.By Pennsylvania law, all K-12 students in the district, including those who attend a private nonpublic school, cyber charter school, charter school and those homeschooled, are eligible to participate in the extracurricular programs including all athletics. They must meet the same eligibility rules as the students enrolled in the district's schools.
The district is a member of the Pennsylvania Heartland Athletic Conference for all athletics and participates under the rules and guidelines of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association
Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association
The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association, Inc. is one of the governing bodies of high school and junior high school sports for the state of Pennsylvania, United States....
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