Serving 752 students in grades 9-12, Big Spring High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 752 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Big Spring High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Big Spring High School's student population of 752 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
752 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Big Spring High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Big Spring High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#923 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
93%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Spring High School's ranking?
Big Spring High School is ranked #923 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Big Spring High School often compared to?
Big Spring High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boiling Springs High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Big Spring High School?
The graduation rate of Big Spring High School is 89%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Big Spring High School?
752 students attend Big Spring High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Big Spring High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Spring High School?
Big Spring High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Big Spring High School offer ?
Big Spring High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Big Spring High School part of?
Big Spring High School is part of Big Spring School District.
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