Upper Dauphin Area HS

220 N Church St
Elizabethville, PA 17023

www.udasd.org/high-school

343 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Upper Dauphin Area High School, located in Elizabethville, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary institution for the Upper Dauphin Area School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous academics, vocational training, and extracurricular engagement. The district emphasizes a community-centered approach, aiming to equip students with the essential skills, character, and technological literacy needed to navigate a changing global landscape.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the high school offers various opportunities for student development, including athletics, arts, and career-technical education programs. By partnering with local resources and maintaining strong ties to the surrounding rural community, the school encourages a culture of accountability and personal growth. Whether students are aiming for higher education or immediate workforce entry, Upper Dauphin Area High School strives to provide a well-rounded foundation that empowers its graduates to contribute positively to their society.

343

Total Students

24.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Upper Dauphin Area HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	311
Hispanic	17
Black	7
Asian	4
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

White
311 (90.7 %)
Hispanic
17 (5.0 %)
Black
7 (2.0 %)
Asian
4 (1.2 %)
Two or More
3 (0.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Upper Dauphin Area SD
Phone:	(717)362-8181
Website:	http://www.udasd.org/high-school
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	343
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
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 97

Grade 10 82

Grade 11 81

Grade 12 83