Serving 233 students in grades 9-12, Greenwood High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 233 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Greenwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Greenwood High School's student population of 233 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
233 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Greenwood High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greenwood High School is 0.06, 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
#102 out of 2733 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-89%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
2%
14%
White
97%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greenwood High School's ranking?
Greenwood High School is ranked #102 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Greenwood High School often compared to?
Greenwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Newport High School, Susquenita High School, West Perry Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Greenwood High School?
The graduation rate of Greenwood High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Greenwood High School?
233 students attend Greenwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Greenwood High School students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greenwood High School?
Greenwood High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Greenwood High School offer ?
Greenwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Greenwood High School part of?
Greenwood High School is part of Greenwood School District.
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