Serving 2,347 students in grades 9-12, Conestoga Sr. High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 97% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (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 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,347 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 97% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Conestoga Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Conestoga Sr. High School's student population of 2,347 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 146 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,347 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
146 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Conestoga Sr. High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Conestoga Sr. High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#263 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
97%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
28%
5%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
3%
14%
White
60%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Conestoga Sr. High School's ranking?
Conestoga Sr. High School is ranked #263 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Conestoga Sr. High School often compared to?
Conestoga Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Great Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
97% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Conestoga Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Conestoga Sr. High School is 97%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Conestoga Sr. High School?
2,347 students attend Conestoga Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Conestoga Sr. High School students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Conestoga Sr. High School?
Conestoga Sr. High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Conestoga Sr. High School offer ?
Conestoga Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Conestoga Sr. High School part of?
Conestoga Sr. High School is part of Tredyffrin-Easttown School District.
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