Original Research by School Decision on Annville-cleona Hs
Annville-Cleona High School is a small regular public high school in a rural Pennsylvania township with a growing footprint and a college-town character. The school sits in Annville, a mixed residential and commercial community anchored by Lebanon Valley College and Main Street, while the district also serves nearby Cleona. The high school serves grades nine through twelve and recently became part of a newly expanded secondary campus that consolidated middle and high school facilities.
The school's enrollment sits at a modest level across four grades, with roughly equal class sizes. About two in five students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting a working-class and economically mixed student body. The student population is predominantly white, with smaller shares of Hispanic, Asian, Black, and multiracial students. Data on special education enrollment and English learners was not available, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about those populations and any related services.
State assessment results and graduation rates were not provided in the data, so it is not possible to characterize academic proficiency or completion outcomes from this report. A parent interested in how students perform on state tests or what share complete high school should request those figures from the school or district.
The district made two major moves relevant to families. The secondary school expansion completed in 2024 consolidated grades seven through twelve on one campus, centralizing facilities and resources families will use for years. Additionally, Annville-Cleona operates the Dutchmen Virtual Academy as a full-time K-12 online option within the district itself, giving parents an in-district virtual pathway without needing to turn to a cyber charter. For 2026-27, the school board approved a property tax increase alongside its budget, a direct cost-of-ownership factor for homeowners considering the district.
Annville itself is in clear growth. The Hershey Company opened a large fulfillment center on the township's edge in 2022, and new residential subdivisions including Landmark Homes communities have proliferated, with townhomes, duplexes, and 55-plus developments under construction or recently completed. Median home prices have risen moderately. Main Street remains the civic and commercial heart, with walkable access to coffee shops, restaurants, the Allen Theatre, the Annville Free Library, and parks along the Quittapahilla. Lebanon Valley College's north entrance fronts Main Street, so college and town life are integrated rather than walled off. Outside the central blocks, residents rely on cars and Lebanon Transit bus service, which includes a route added to serve the Hershey warehouse.
The housing market reflects the growth trajectory. Median home values are slightly above the state benchmark but below the national one. Mortgage costs and rent are both moderate relative to median income, with renting slightly less costly than buying. The local job market includes the college, the Hershey fulfillment center and DHL operations, WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital in nearby Lebanon, and Fort Indiantown Gap, the National Guard installation just north of town.
A parent considering Annville-Cleona High School should note that the school operates at a small scale in a growing rural community with a working-class economic base, recent infrastructure investment, and stable enrollment. The absence of state performance data in this report means asking the school directly about testing outcomes, graduation rates, course offerings, career and dual-credit pathways, and any specialized programs will be necessary to round out your picture.
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