Northern HS

www.northernpolarbears.com/Domain/929

1,051 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Northern High School, located in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Northern York County School District. As home to the "Polar Bears," the school places a strong emphasis on a comprehensive academic curriculum complemented by a robust extracurricular program. The campus is designed to foster both intellectual growth and personal development, providing students with access to a wide variety of advanced placement courses, elective opportunities, and career-readiness programs aimed at preparing them for post-secondary success.

Beyond the classroom, Northern High School maintains a highly active school culture defined by its athletics, arts, and student organizations. The school prides itself on its community-oriented atmosphere, encouraging student involvement in civic engagement and school spirit. By prioritizing a balance between rigorous academics and diverse extracurricular activities, Northern High School strives to create an inclusive environment that supports the holistic development of every student within the Dillsburg area.

1,051

Total Students

62.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northern HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	942
Hispanic	44
Black	23
Asian	15
Two or More	22
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
942 (89.6 %)
Hispanic
44 (4.2 %)
Black
23 (2.2 %)
Two or More
22 (2.1 %)
Asian
15 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Northern York County SD
Phone:	(717)432-8691
Website:	http://www.northernpolarbears.com/Domain/929
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,051
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 267

Grade 10 267

Grade 11 251

Grade 12 266