DONEGAL HIGH SCHOOL
Donegal HS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Donegal SD school district, located in Mount Joy, PA with about 920 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 61 teachers, Donegal HS has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Donegal High School, located in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Donegal School District. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic preparation with a wide range of extracurricular opportunities. Its curriculum is designed to ready students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military.
Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes a well-rounded student experience, offering numerous athletic teams, performing arts programs, and student-led clubs that encourage community involvement and school spirit. By prioritizing both academic achievement and the development of character, Donegal High School aims to cultivate responsible, lifelong learners who are prepared to contribute positively to their local community and the broader world.
For more information, contact Donegal HS at (717) 653-1871 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Mount Joy, PA 17552-9797
(717) 653-1871
http://www.donegalsd.org
DONEGAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Mount Joy, PA with about 920 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Donegal SD
- Total Students:
- 920
- Teachers:
- 61.57
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 920 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DONEGAL HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.
- White
- 81.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.6%
- Black or African American
- 4.1%
- Two or more races
- 3.3%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.8%
- Male
- 49.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.