Solanco School District
Address
121 S Hess Street
Quarryville
, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, 17566-1225
United States
District information
GradesK-12th
Students and staff
District mascotGolden Mules
ColorsBlack, gold
Other information
Websitesolancosd.org

Solanco School District is a large, rural public school district located in the southern end of Lancaster County (SoLanCo - Southern Lancaster County), Pennsylvania. Solanco School District encompasses approximately 180 square miles (470 km2). Solanco School District serves: Providence Township, Eden Township, Quarryville Borough, Little Britain Township, Bart Township, Colerain Township, Drumore Township, East Drumore Township and Fulton Township. According to 2008 local census data, it served a resident population of 30,566. By 2010, the district's population increased to 31,871 people.[1] In 2009, the district residents’ per capita income was $17,040, while the median family income was $49,432.[2] In the Commonwealth, the median family income was $49,501[3] and the United States median family income was $49,445, in 2010.[4]

The district operates seven schools: four elementary, two middle/junior high, one high school and a virtual academy (K-12).

  • Elementary schools are:
    • Quarryville Elementary School
    • Providence Elementary School
    • Bart-Colerain Elementary School
    • Clermont Elementary School
  • Middle schools:
    • George A. Smith Middle School
    • Swift Middle School
  • High school:

Extracurriculars

Solanco School District offers a variety of clubs, activities and an extensive sports program.

Sports

The district funds:

Junior High School Sports

According to PIAA directory July 2012[5]

References

  1. ↑ US Census Bureau, 2010 Census Poverty Data by Local Educational Agency, 2011
  2. ↑ US Census Bureau, American Fact Finder, 2009
  3. ↑ US Census Bureau (2010). "American Fact Finder, State and County quick facts".
  4. ↑ US Census Bureau (September 2011). "Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2010" (PDF).
  5. ↑ Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletics Association (2012). "PIAA School Directory".

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