Penn Wood High School

100 Green Avenue
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,170 students in grades 9-12, Penn Wood High School ranks in the bottom 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 39% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 1,170 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 79% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Penn Wood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Penn Wood High School's student population of 1,170 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,170 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Penn Wood High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Penn Wood High School is 0.21, 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.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1804 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Penn Wood 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 Penn Wood 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.
39%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Penn Wood 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.
20%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Penn Wood 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
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
5%
14%
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Black
89%
14%
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White
3%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
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.
0.21
This chart displays the diversity score of Penn Wood High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
79%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Penn Wood High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Penn Wood High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Penn Wood High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Penn Wood High School's ranking?
Penn Wood High School is ranked #1804 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Penn Wood High School often compared to?
Penn Wood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Academy Park High School, Interboro Sr. High School, Upper Darby 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 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Penn Wood High School?
The graduation rate of Penn Wood High School is 79%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Penn Wood High School?
1,170 students attend Penn Wood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Penn Wood High School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Penn Wood High School?
Penn Wood High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Penn Wood High School offer ?
Penn Wood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Penn Wood High School part of?
Penn Wood High School is part of William Penn School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,170 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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