How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Derry Area SHS | Ligonier Valley High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Derry, PA | Ligonier, PA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 598 | 434 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.2:1 | 12.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.3% | 43.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Derry Area SHS | Ligonier Valley High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,139 | $20,075 |
| District | Derry Area SD | Ligonier Valley SD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Derry Area SHS | Ligonier Valley High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93.6% | 94.5% |
| African American | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.0% | 3.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Derry Area SHS | Ligonier Valley High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 10 | 2 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 298:1 | 235:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.4% | 28.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 35 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.