Daniel Boone Area High School is located in Birdsboro, Pennsylvania, part of the Daniel Boone Area School District in south-eastern Berks County. The sports and academic teams compete as the "Blazers", and the school colors are Carolina blue and white.
Serving 940 students in grades 9-12, Daniel Boone Area High School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 940 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Daniel Boone Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Daniel Boone Area High School's student population of 940 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
940 students
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Colors
White, Carolina blue
School Rankings
Daniel Boone Area High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daniel Boone Area High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#996 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
7%
16%
Black
6%
14%
White
82%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daniel Boone Area High School's ranking?
Daniel Boone Area High School is ranked #996 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Daniel Boone Area High School often compared to?
Daniel Boone Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boyertown Area Sr. High School, Exeter Twp Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Daniel Boone Area High School?
The graduation rate of Daniel Boone Area High School is 93%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Daniel Boone Area High School?
940 students attend Daniel Boone Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Daniel Boone Area High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Daniel Boone Area High School?
Daniel Boone Area High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Daniel Boone Area High School offer ?
Daniel Boone Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Daniel Boone Area High School part of?
Daniel Boone Area High School is part of Daniel Boone Area School District.
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