Solanco HS

Solanco SD
585 Solanco Rd
Quarryville, PA 17566
1,081 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Solanco High School, located in the rural community of Quarryville, Pennsylvania, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Solanco School District. Situated in southern Lancaster County, the school functions as a central hub for the surrounding agricultural and suburban communities. It is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances rigorous academic standards with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, aiming to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

The school is well-regarded for its strong sense of community spirit and its emphasis on developing "well-rounded" citizens. In addition to a traditional core curriculum, Solanco High School offers various specialized programs, including technical education and arts integration, designed to cater to diverse student interests and career paths. By fostering a supportive learning environment, the institution focuses on cultivating both individual student achievement and the collaborative skills necessary for success in a rapidly changing world.
1,081
Total Students
59.8
Full-Time Teachers
18.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    921 (85.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    101 (9.3 %)
  • Two or More
    28 (2.6 %)
  • Black
    19 (1.8 %)
  • Asian
    10 (0.9 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
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: Solanco SD
Phone: (717)786-2151
Website: http://www.solanco.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,081
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 59.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.1
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 9 277
Grade 10 275
Grade 11 253
Grade 12 276
Gender Ratio
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