Pennridge High School vs. Quakertown Community High School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 2,125 students in grades 9-12, Pennridge High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,570 students in grades 9-12, Quakertown Community High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,125 students
1,570 students
Total Classroom Teachers
125 teachers
97 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1005 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#987 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
66%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Graduation Rate
93%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
528
328
Grade 10 Students
501
395
Grade 11 Students
545
410
Grade 12 Students
551
437
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
9%
14%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
83%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.42
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%