Serving 752 students in grades 9-12, Big Spring High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). 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: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
752 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Thu. Aug 21, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. May 30, 2026
School Mascot
Bulldog
School Rankings
Big Spring High School ranks within the bottom 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
#2011 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
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
90-94%
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
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldog
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Spring High School's ranking?
Big Spring High School is ranked #2011 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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 90-94%, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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