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. In 2008 the graduation rate rose to an outstanding 98%.
The school serves the Lewisburg Borough, Kelly, East Buffalo and Union townships that collectively have a population of approximately 15,000.
Lewisburg High School was named as one of the nation's outstanding high schools by US News and World Report in December 2008. The school was identified as a Silver level school for academic programs and student achievement.
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.
Reading (percent proficient or better)
Math (percent proficient or better)
11th Grade Science:
or community colleges. Less than 66% of Pennsylvania high school graduates, who enroll in a four-year college in Pennsylvania, will earn a bachelor's degree within six years. Among Pennsylvania high school graduates pursuing an associate degree, only one in three graduate in three years. Per the Pennsylvania Department of Education
, one in three recent high school graduates who attend Pennsylvania's public universities and community colleges takes at least one remedial course in math, reading or English.
issued a new, 4 year cohort graduation rate. Lewisburg Area High School's rate was 95% for 2010.
Former AYP graduation rate:
Students are also required to complete the Pennsylvania state-mandated "Graduation Project."
and technology and job skills training at SUN Area Technology Institute.
The school offers 19 interscholastic sports and several clubs and organizations. LASD is a founding member of the Pennsylvania Heartland Athletic Conference for all athletics and participates under the rules and guidelines of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association
.
laptop computers. Local taxpayer advocates criticized the grants, which Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell
gave to school districts across the state. Opponents of the policy argue that this excuse only justifies the blocking of social networking sites and not sites with potential educational value such as YouTube
and Google Docs. The administration has, as of the end of the 2010-2011 school year, dodged questions about the policy and tensions between the student-teacher community and administration are high.
Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
Lewisburg is a borough in Union County, Pennsylvania, United States, south by southeast of Williamsport and north of Harrisburg. In the past, it was the commercial center for a fertile grain and general farming region. The population was 5,620 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Union...
, Union County
Union County, Pennsylvania
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 41,624 people, 13,178 households, and 9,211 families residing in the county. The population density was 131 people per square mile . There were 14,684 housing units at an average density of 46 per square mile...
, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
. It is a part of the Lewisburg Area School District
Lewisburg Area School District
The Lewisburg Area School District is a small, rural public school district in Union County, Pennsylvania. The school encompasses an area of 44.5 square miles. It serves Lewisburg, Kelly Township, East Buffalo Township and Union Township, which collectively have a population of approximately...
. 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. In 2008 the graduation rate rose to an outstanding 98%.
The school serves the Lewisburg Borough, Kelly, East Buffalo and Union townships that collectively have a population of approximately 15,000.
Curriculum
The academic program consists of a basic amount of courses. The high school offers multiple AP courses.Lewisburg High School was named as one of the nation's outstanding high schools by US News and World Report in December 2008. The school was identified as a Silver level school for academic programs and student achievement.
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.
PSSA Scores
In 2010 and 2009, the high school achieved AYP status.Reading (percent proficient or better)
- 2002: 81% on grade level, State - 59%
- 2003: 88%, State - 59.2%
- 2004: 83%, State - 60.8%
- 2005: 84.9%, State - 65.1%
- 2006: 82%, State - 65.1%
- 2007: 84.6%, State - 65.4%
- 2008: 88.9%, State - 64.7%
- 2009: 84%, State - 65.6%
- 2010: 89%, State - 66%
- 2011 - 85.7% on grade level, (59.4% Advanced). Ranked 1st among CSIU16 region 11th grades. In Pennsylvania 69% of 11th graders were reading on grade level.
Math (percent proficient or better)
- 2002: 58% on grade level, State - 50%
- 2003: 64%, State - 49.1%
- 2004: 69%, State - 49.1%
- 2005: 68%, State - 51%
- 2006: 67%, State - 52%
- 2007: 69.8%, State - 53.7%
- 2008: 76%, State - 56%
- 2009: 74%, State - 56%
- 2010: 77%, State - 59%
- 2011 - 77% (42% Advanced). Ranks 2nd among High Schools in CSIU16 region 11th grades. State - 60% of 11th graders were on grade level in math.
11th Grade Science:
- 2011 - 73% on grade level. State - 40% of 11th graders were on grade level. Ranked 1st among High Schools in CSIU16 region.
- 2010 - 71%. State - 40%. Ranked 1st in CSIU16 region. In 2010 - 75% of Males scored advanced and proficient in 11th grade science. 67% of Females scored advanced and proficient.
- 2009 - 74%, State - 40%.
- 2008 - 68% (37% Advanced). State - 39%
College remediation rate
According to a Pennsylvania Department of Education study released in January 2009, 7% of Lewisburg Area School District graduates required remediation in mathematics and or reading before they were prepared to take college level courses in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher EducationPennsylvania State System of Higher Education
The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education is the largest provider of higher education in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and a large public university system in the United States. It is the tenth-largest university system in the United States and 43rd largest in the world...
or community colleges. Less than 66% of Pennsylvania high school graduates, who enroll in a four-year college in Pennsylvania, will earn a bachelor's degree within six years. Among Pennsylvania high school graduates pursuing an associate degree, only one in three graduate in three years. Per the Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pennsylvania Department of Education
The Pennsylvania Department of Education is the executive department of the state charged with K-12 and adult educational budgeting, management and guidelines. As the state education agency, its activities are directed by Pennsylvania's Secretary of Education, Gerald L. Zahorchak...
, one in three recent high school graduates who attend Pennsylvania's public universities and community colleges takes at least one remedial course in math, reading or English.
Graduation Rate
In 2010, the Pennsylvania Department of EducationPennsylvania Department of Education
The Pennsylvania Department of Education is the executive department of the state charged with K-12 and adult educational budgeting, management and guidelines. As the state education agency, its activities are directed by Pennsylvania's Secretary of Education, Gerald L. Zahorchak...
issued a new, 4 year cohort graduation rate. Lewisburg Area High School's rate was 95% for 2010.
Former AYP graduation rate:
- 2010 - 98%
- 2009 - 98%
- 2008 - 98%
- 2007 - 98%
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 27Students are also required to complete the Pennsylvania state-mandated "Graduation Project."
Career Education
In addition to the traditional bricks-and-mortar format, the school offers a cyber school called Blended Academy, alternative educationAlternative education
Alternative education, also known as non-traditional education or educational alternative, includes a number of approaches to teaching and learning other than mainstream or traditional education. Educational alternatives are often rooted in various philosophies that are fundamentally different...
and technology and job skills training at SUN Area Technology Institute.
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 for all athletics and participates under the rules and guidelines of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association
Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association
The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association, Inc. is one of the governing bodies of high school and junior high school sports for the state of Pennsylvania, United States....
.
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.Internet Access Policy
As of 2009, the school has implemented a strict policy with regards to student internet access. The school administration took steps to block many popular websites—some worth blocking (such as social networking sites) and some with educational merit. The policies sparked controversy in the high school and in Lewisburg as a whole. The administration stated that the polices stem from stipulations attached to their Classrooms for the Future grant, which allowed it to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on MacBookMacBook
The MacBook was a brand of Macintosh notebook computers built by Apple Inc. First introduced in May 2006, it replaced the iBook and 12-inch PowerBook series of notebooks as a part of the Apple–Intel transition. Positioned as the low end of the MacBook family, the Apple MacBook was aimed at the...
laptop computers. Local taxpayer advocates criticized the grants, which Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell
Ed Rendell
Edward Gene "Ed" Rendell is an American politician who served as the 45th Governor of Pennsylvania. Rendell, a member of the Democratic Party, was elected Governor of Pennsylvania in 2002, and his term of office began January 21, 2003...
gave to school districts across the state. Opponents of the policy argue that this excuse only justifies the blocking of social networking sites and not sites with potential educational value such as YouTube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
and Google Docs. The administration has, as of the end of the 2010-2011 school year, dodged questions about the policy and tensions between the student-teacher community and administration are high.