Chichester Sr. High School

3333 Chichester Ave
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
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Top 50%
Serving 996 students in grades 9-12, Chichester Sr. 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 996 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : 89% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Chichester Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Chichester Sr. High School's student population of 996 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
996 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
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School Rankings

Chichester Sr. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chichester Sr. High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1127 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Chichester Sr. High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chichester Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chichester Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Chichester Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
9%
14%
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Black
30%
14%
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White
50%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Chichester Sr. High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
89%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Chichester Sr. High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Chichester Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chichester Sr. High School's ranking?
Chichester Sr. High School is ranked #1127 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Chichester Sr. High School often compared to?
Chichester Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Garnet Valley High School, Interboro Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chichester Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Chichester Sr. High School is 89%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Chichester Sr. High School?
996 students attend Chichester Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Chichester Sr. High School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chichester Sr. High School?
Chichester Sr. High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chichester Sr. High School offer ?
Chichester Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Chichester Sr. High School part of?
Chichester Sr. High School is part of Chichester School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 996 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : 89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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