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Prospect Grove High School

Alternative school · Grades 9–12

Columbia, PA

1290 Prospect Rd, Columbia, PA 17512

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 97% of independent schools in Pennsylvania

In Columbia, Pennsylvania, Prospect Grove High School is an independent private school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 18 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 97% of independent high schools in Pennsylvania. The school is an all-boys school. The school day runs about 6 hours, 235 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 9–12
Students
18
Teachers
5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
3.6
Boys and girls
All boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Alternative school
School day
About 6 hours
School year
235 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 97% of independent high schools in Pennsylvania (4 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 97% of independent high schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 32 independent high schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    37’13–1436’15–1637’17–1827’19–2026’21–2218’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.

    Students by grade

    97
    105
    114
    122

    Student body

    White56%
    Hispanic or Latino17%
    Black17%
    Two or more races11%

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Prospect Grove High School whether it takes part.

    More about Pennsylvania's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Prospect Grove High School

    What grades does Prospect Grove High School serve?

    Prospect Grove High School serves grades 9–12.

    How many students attend Prospect Grove High School?

    About 18 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Prospect Grove High School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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