LEWISBURG AREA HIGH SCHOOL
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'Lewisburg Area High School' is a public school located in Lewisburg, Union County, Pennsylvania. It is a part of the Lewisburg Area School District. The school's enrollment is approximately 600 students in grades nine through twelve. The school is commonly considered to be the top performing high school in the region. This is demonstrated in student SAT scores that are higher than state or national averages. LAHS eleventh grades scored in the top 16% on the Math PSSA’s in 2006. Reading PSSA scores were in the top 9% in the state in 2006. The graduation rate in 2006 was 95%. The graduation rate increased to 96% in 2007.[1]
The school serves the Lewisburg Borough, Kelly, East Buffalo and Union townships that collectively have a population of approximately 20,000.
The academic program consists of an array of courses including eleven AP classes and several electives. The students have high expectations to excel and more than 80% have matriculated to higher education.
'Reading' (percent proficient or better)
2002: 81% - State Avg 59
2003: 88% - State Avg 59.2%
2004: 83% - State Avg 60.8%
2005: 87% - State Avg 65%
2005: 84.9% - State Avg 65.1%
2006: 82% - State Avg 65.1%
2007: 84.6% - State avg 65.4% [2]
'Math' (percent proficient or better)
2002: 58% - State Avg 50
2003: 64% - State Avg 49.1%
2004: 69% - State Avg 49.1%
2005: 68% - State Avg 51%
2006: 67% - State Avg 52%
2007: 69.8% - State Avg 53.7%[1]
In 2005, LAHS was ranked 30th out of 601 PA high schools for test scores on PSSAs. In 2006, LAHS was ranked 71st out of 609 high schools in Pennsylvania.[4]
English 4.0 (1 credit in each Grade 9-12), Social Studies 4.0 (1 credit each year 9-12), Science 4.0 (1 credit each Grade 9-12), Math 4.0 (1 credit each Grade 9-12), Arts and/or Humanities 2.0, Health .5, Physical Education 2.0 (.5 credit in each Grade 9-12), Electives 6.5. Total Credits 27
Students are also required to complete the Pennsylvania state-mandated "Graduation Project."
In addition to the traditional bricks-and-mortar format, the school offers a cyber school called Blended Academy, alternative education and technology and job skills training at SUN Area Career and Technology Center.
Music programs include band, choir, and orchestra with several ensemble groups. A fall play and spring musical are staged each year.
The school offers 19 interscholastic sports and several clubs and organizations. LASD is a founding member of the Pennsylvania Heartland Athletic Conference [5] for all athletics and participates under the rules and guidelines of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association.
The students are served by approximately 40 unionized faculty. All of the faculty are considered highly qualified under the No Child Left Behind Act. A variety of classified staff provide classroom support, clerical services, grounds and building services and food services.
★ Lewsiburg Area School District
★ Lewisburg Area School District report card
★ SUN Area Career and Technology Center
1. Academic Achievement Report 2006-2007, Pennsylvania Department of Education.
2. Academic Achievement Report 2006-2007, Pennsylvania Department of Education
3. Academic Achievement Report 2006-2007, Pennsylvania Department of Education.
4. High School Ranking in Pennsylvania 2006, Schooldigger.com
5. Stanford, Todd, "New Athletic League becomes reality in 2008", The Daily Item, May 19, 2007.
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'Lewisburg Area High School' is a public school located in Lewisburg, Union County, Pennsylvania. It is a part of the Lewisburg Area School District. The school's enrollment is approximately 600 students in grades nine through twelve. The school is commonly considered to be the top performing high school in the region. This is demonstrated in student SAT scores that are higher than state or national averages. LAHS eleventh grades scored in the top 16% on the Math PSSA’s in 2006. Reading PSSA scores were in the top 9% in the state in 2006. The graduation rate in 2006 was 95%. The graduation rate increased to 96% in 2007.[1]
The school serves the Lewisburg Borough, Kelly, East Buffalo and Union townships that collectively have a population of approximately 20,000.
| Contents |
| Curriculum |
| PSSA Scores |
| Graduation Requirements |
| Non-Traditional Education |
| Student Activities |
| Faculty |
| External links |
| References |
Curriculum
The academic program consists of an array of courses including eleven AP classes and several electives. The students have high expectations to excel and more than 80% have matriculated to higher education.
PSSA Scores
'Reading' (percent proficient or better)
2002: 81% - State Avg 59
2003: 88% - State Avg 59.2%
2004: 83% - State Avg 60.8%
2005: 87% - State Avg 65%
2005: 84.9% - State Avg 65.1%
2006: 82% - State Avg 65.1%
2007: 84.6% - State avg 65.4% [2]
'Math' (percent proficient or better)
2002: 58% - State Avg 50
2003: 64% - State Avg 49.1%
2004: 69% - State Avg 49.1%
2005: 68% - State Avg 51%
2006: 67% - State Avg 52%
2007: 69.8% - State Avg 53.7%[1]
In 2005, LAHS was ranked 30th out of 601 PA high schools for test scores on PSSAs. In 2006, LAHS was ranked 71st out of 609 high schools in Pennsylvania.[4]
Graduation Requirements
English 4.0 (1 credit in each Grade 9-12), Social Studies 4.0 (1 credit each year 9-12), Science 4.0 (1 credit each Grade 9-12), Math 4.0 (1 credit each Grade 9-12), Arts and/or Humanities 2.0, Health .5, Physical Education 2.0 (.5 credit in each Grade 9-12), Electives 6.5. Total Credits 27
Students are also required to complete the Pennsylvania state-mandated "Graduation Project."
Non-Traditional Education
In addition to the traditional bricks-and-mortar format, the school offers a cyber school called Blended Academy, alternative education and technology and job skills training at SUN Area Career and Technology Center.
Student Activities
Music programs include band, choir, and orchestra with several ensemble groups. A fall play and spring musical are staged each year.
The school offers 19 interscholastic sports and several clubs and organizations. LASD is a founding member of the Pennsylvania Heartland Athletic Conference [5] for all athletics and participates under the rules and guidelines of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association.
Faculty
The students are served by approximately 40 unionized faculty. All of the faculty are considered highly qualified under the No Child Left Behind Act. A variety of classified staff provide classroom support, clerical services, grounds and building services and food services.
External links
★ Lewsiburg Area School District
★ Lewisburg Area School District report card
★ SUN Area Career and Technology Center
References
1. Academic Achievement Report 2006-2007, Pennsylvania Department of Education.
2. Academic Achievement Report 2006-2007, Pennsylvania Department of Education
3. Academic Achievement Report 2006-2007, Pennsylvania Department of Education.
4. High School Ranking in Pennsylvania 2006, Schooldigger.com
5. Stanford, Todd, "New Athletic League becomes reality in 2008", The Daily Item, May 19, 2007.
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