Serving 1,286 students in grades 9-12, Exeter Twp 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 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,286 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Exeter Twp Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Exeter Twp Sr. High School's student population of 1,286 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,286 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Exeter Twp Sr. High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Exeter Twp Sr. High School is 0.50, 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
#418 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
20%
14%
Black
6%
14%
White
68%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Exeter Twp Sr. High School's ranking?
Exeter Twp Sr. High School is ranked #418 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Exeter Twp Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Exeter Twp Sr. High School is 97%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Exeter Twp Sr. High School?
1,286 students attend Exeter Twp Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Exeter Twp Sr. High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Exeter Twp Sr. High School?
Exeter Twp Sr. High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Exeter Twp Sr. High School offer ?
Exeter Twp Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Exeter Twp Sr. High School part of?
Exeter Twp Sr. High School is part of Exeter Township School District.
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