Northeastern High School (Pennsylvania)

Northeastern York High School is a midsized, suburban public school district in Manchester, York County, Pennsylvania. Located at 300 High Street, it is the sole high school in the Northeastern York School District. In 2018, Northeastern York High School was ranked #68 in over 600 schools in Pennsylvania. In 2017, Northeastern York High School reported an enrollment of 1,128 pupils in grades 9th through 12th, with 358 pupils eligible for a federal free or reduced-price lunch due to family poverty. Additionally, 14.1% of pupils received special education services, while 3.5% of pupils were identified as gifted. The school employed 73 teachers, yielding a student–teacher ratio of 15:1.[2]

Northeastern Senior High School
Address
300 High Street Manchester , York County , Pennsylvania 17345 United States
Coordinates	40.0652°N 76.7157°W / 40.0652; -76.7157
Information
Type	Public
School board	9 locally elected members
School district	Northeastern York School District
Superintendent	Dr. Stacey Sidle
Principal	Mathew Gay
Staff	74.38 (FTE)[1]
Grades	9-12
Enrollment	1,128 (2017–18)[1]
Student to teacher ratio	15.17[1]
Campus size	Large
Campus type	Midsized, Suburban
Color(s)
Team name	Bobcats
Website	nesd.k12.pa.us/Domain/499

Demographics

The table below represents the enrollment of students by grade in the 2016-2017 school year.[2]

Enrollment by Grade

9	10	12	11
313	307	224	228

As of the 2016-2017 school year, the table below represents the enrollment number by race/ethnicity:

Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity

American Indian/ Alaska Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic	Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander	White	Two or More Races
5	18	110	64	1	847	27

In the 2016-2017 school year, 358 students qualified for free or reduced-price lunch.[2]

PSSA Results

11th Grade Reading

   2012 - 68% on grade level, (16% below basic). State - 67% of 11th graders are on grade level.[35]
   2011 - 67% (14% below basic). State - 69.1%[36]
   2010 - 61% (20% below basic). State - 67% [37]
   2009 - 60%, State - 65% [38]
   2008 - 59%, State - 65% [39]
   2007 - 72%, State - 65%

11th Grade Math

   2012 - 63% on grade level (17% below basic). In Pennsylvania, 59% of 11th graders are on grade level.[40]
   2011 - 62% (21% below basic). State - 60.3%[41]
   2010 - 63% (19% below basic). State - 67%
   2009 - 61%, State - 56%
   2008 - 55%, State - 55%
   2007 - 60%, State - 53%

11th Grade Science

   2012 - 42% on grade level (8% below basic). State - 42% of 11th graders were on grade level.[42]
   2011 - 44% (12% below basic). State - 40%[43]
   2010 - 35% (17% below basic). State - 39%
   2009 - 41%, State - 40%
   2008 - 34%, State - 39%[44]

SAT scores

In 2012, 140 Northeastern York School District students took the SAT exams. The District's Verbal Average Score was 497. The Math average score was 509. The Writing average score was 475. The statewide Verbal SAT exams results were: Verbal 491, Math 501, Writing 480. In the US, 1.65 million students took the exams achieving scores: Verbal 496, Math 514, Writing 488. According to the College Board, the maximum score on each section was 800, and 360 students nationwide scored a perfect 2,400.

In 2011, 109 Northeastern York School District students took the SAT exams. The district's Verbal Average Score was 482. The Math average score was 498. The Writing average score was 481. Pennsylvania ranked 40th among states with SAT scores: Verbal - 493, Math - 501, Writing-, 479. In the United States, 1.65 million students took the exam in 2011. They averaged 497 (out of 800) verbal, 514 math and 489 in writing.

According to a Pennsylvania Department of Education study released in January 2009, 31% of Northeastern York Senior High School graduates required remediation in mathematics and or reading before college-level prepared to take college level courses in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education or community colleges. Less than 66% of Pennsylvania high school graduates, who enroll in a four-year college in Pennsylvania, will earn a bachelor's degree within six years. Among Pennsylvania high school graduates pursuing an associate degree, only one in three graduate in three years. Per the Pennsylvania Department of Education, one in three recent high school graduates who attend Pennsylvania's public universities and community colleges takes at least one remedial course in math, reading or English. Dual enrollment

The high school offers a dual enrollment 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, including the graduation ceremony. 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 Northeastern York School District received a state grant of $12,496 for the program.

Northeastern York School Board has determined that a pupil must earn 27 credits to graduate, including: Math 4 credits, English 4.5 credits, social studies 4 credits, science 4 credits, Physical Education/Health/Safety Education 2.5 credits Computer Technology 1 credit, World language 1 credit and electives 3 credits.

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. Students earn 2 credits toward graduation when completing the project.

By Pennsylvania School Board regulations, beginning with the class of 2017, public school students must demonstrate successful completion of secondary level course work in Algebra I, Biology, and English Literature by passing the Keystone Exams. For the class of 2019, a composition exam will be added. For the class of 2020, passing a civics and government exam will be added to the graduation requirements.In 2011, Pennsylvania high school students field tested the Algebra 1, Biology and English Lit exams. The statewide results were: Algebra 1 38% on grade level, Biology 35% on grade level and English Lit - 49% on grade level. Individual student, school or district reports were not made public, although they were reported to district officials by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Students identified as having special needs and qualifying for an Individual Educational Program (IEP) may graduate by meeting the requirements of their IEP.

References

1. "Northeastern SHS". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 21, 2019.
2. "Northeastern SHS". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 13, 2019.