Cheltenham High School vs. Abington Sr. High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Cheltenham High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Abington Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,442 students in grades 9-12, Cheltenham High School ranks in the top 30% 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 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 2,749 students in grades 9-12, Abington Sr. High School ranks in the top 30% 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 61% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,442 students
2,749 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
162 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#708 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#695 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
61%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
21-39%
Graduation Rate
93%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
420
710
Grade 10 Students
351
691
Grade 11 Students
345
682
Grade 12 Students
326
666
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
7%
% Hispanic
9%
11%
% Black
55%
21%
% White
26%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%