PAHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Big Spring HS — School Profile & District Info
High|Newville, Pennsylvania|Big Spring SD
Newville, PA 17241
School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
752
Student:Teacher
13.9:1
Locale
Rural
District
Big Spring SDEcon. Disadvantaged
39.6%
Phone
(717)776-2436School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
<50%
Math Proficiency
55-59%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
Chronic Absenteeism
14.9%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
15 courses offered
Gifted & Talented
Dual Enrollment
Athletics
20 sports offered
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.4:1
Near average in PADistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,873
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 5%State 33%Local 62%
Community Context
Median Home Value
$300,846
+3.5% YoY
Harrisburg, PA metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
764
Current enrollment
Stable(-4% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Big Spring HS
Big Spring HS currently enrolls 752 students across High grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in PA.
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