Council Rock High School South is a public high school located in Holland, Pennsylvania. It is operated by the Council Rock School District. The school was built in 2002 in order to address the overpopulation at what was then the district's only high school, now known as Council Rock High School North.
Serving 1,946 students in grades 9-12, Council Rock High School South ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,946 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Council Rock High School South ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Council Rock High School South's student population of 1,946 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 130 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,946 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
130 teachers
Year Founded
2002
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Council Rock High School South ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Council Rock High School South is 0.27, 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
#476 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
85%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Council Rock High School South's ranking?
Council Rock High School South is ranked #476 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Council Rock High School South often compared to?
Council Rock High School Southis often viewed alongside schools like Council Rock High School North by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Council Rock High School South?
The graduation rate of Council Rock High School South is 97%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Council Rock High School South?
1,946 students attend Council Rock High School South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Council Rock High School South students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Council Rock High School South?
Council Rock High School South has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Council Rock High School South offer ?
Council Rock High School South offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Council Rock High School South part of?
Council Rock High School South is part of Council Rock School District.
School Reviews
5 2/14/2015
I really enjoyed my time at Council Rock South! I truly discovered what interests were and pursued them into college! CR South helped me become a better person; socially and academically!
2 6/22/2011
Honors math is harder than AP math and best colleges in the nation. Even the top 10-15% of the students in the national tests gets 'C's here. Math department and administrators do not do any reforms to make it par with other better schools around it. As a result, the students completely loose their confidence in math/ science and end up taking language and social studies related major in the college. They are doing injustice to the students and disservice to the nation when our nation needs more math and science graduates.
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