Lower Dauphin HS

1,057 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lower Dauphin High School, located in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary institution for the Lower Dauphin School District. The school is known for fostering a comprehensive educational environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities. It serves a suburban community and maintains a strong focus on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether through college preparatory tracks, vocational training, or workforce readiness programs.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, often recognized for its active arts programs and competitive athletic teams. The campus on South Hanover Street serves as a central hub for district life, emphasizing a supportive culture that encourages student involvement in leadership, service, and civic engagement. Overall, Lower Dauphin High School is characterized by its commitment to student growth, professional faculty development, and the cultivation of a well-rounded educational experience.

1,057

Total Students

87.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lower Dauphin HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	843
Hispanic	94
Black	24
Asian	32
Two or More	62
American Indian	2

White
843 (79.8%)
Hispanic
94 (8.9%)
Two or More
62 (5.9%)
Asian
32 (3.0%)
Black
24 (2.3%)
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:	Lower Dauphin SD
Phone:	(717)566-5330
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,057
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	87.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
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 9 266

Grade 10 272

Grade 11 271

Grade 12 248