Pennsbury High School vs. Neshaminy High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Pennsbury High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Neshaminy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 2,847 students in grades 9-12, Pennsbury High School ranks in the top 20% 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 48% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,916 students in grades 9-12, Neshaminy 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 37% (which is lower 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 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,847 students
2,916 students
Total Classroom Teachers
219 teachers
164 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#534 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1140 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
66%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
32%
Graduation Rate
96%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
688
669
Grade 10 Students
713
710
Grade 11 Students
693
761
Grade 12 Students
753
776
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
7%
% Hispanic
8%
8%
% Black
6%
5%
% White
72%
74%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%