in 2012, solanco high school declined to school improvement ayp status due to low student achievement in both reading and mathematics, along with a low graduation rate. in 2011, solanco high school declined to warning ayp status. in 2012, under the federal no child left behind act, the school administration was required to notify parents of the school's poor achievement outcomes and to offer the parent the opportunity to transfer to a successful school within the district. additionally, solanco high school administration was required by the pennsylvania department of education, to develop a school improvement plan to address the high school's low student achievement. under the pennsylvania accountability system, the school must pay for additional tutoring for struggling students. the high school is eligible for special, extra funding under school improvement grants which the school must apply for each year.