Serving 1,183 students in grades 9-12, Plum Sr. High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,183 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in PA)
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Plum Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Plum Sr. High School's student population of 1,183 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,183 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Plum Sr. High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)83%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
7%
14%
White
87%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Plum Sr. High School often compared to?
Plum Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gateway Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Plum Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Plum Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Plum Sr. High School?
1,183 students attend Plum Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Plum Sr. High School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plum Sr. High School?
Plum Sr. High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Plum Sr. High School offer ?
Plum Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Plum Sr. High School part of?
Plum Sr. High School is part of Plum Borough SD School District.
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