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Muhlenberg High School vs. Reading Sr. High School

Should you attend Muhlenberg High School or Reading Sr. High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Muhlenberg High School
400 Sharp Avenue
Reading, PA 19605
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Reading Sr. High School
801 N 13th St
Reading, PA 19604
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 1,169 students in grades 10-12, Muhlenberg High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 4,779 students in grades 9-12, Reading Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
10-12
9-12
Total Students
1,169 students
4,779 students
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% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
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Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
254 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
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This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Reading Sr. High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Test Scores

#1221 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
#1890 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Muhlenberg High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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55-59%
(Top 30% in PA)
40%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Muhlenberg 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.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Reading Sr. 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.
51%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
38%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Muhlenberg 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.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Reading Sr. 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.
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
23%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Muhlenberg 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.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Reading Sr. 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.
92%
(Top 50% in PA)
72%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart displays graduation rate of Muhlenberg High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays graduation rate of Reading Sr. High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Muhlenberg High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Reading Sr. High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
-
1706
Grade 10 Students
384
1250
Grade 11 Students
404
1024
Grade 12 Students
381
799

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Muhlenberg High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Reading Sr. High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
% Hispanic
62%
87%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Muhlenberg High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Reading Sr. High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Black
7%
7%
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This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Reading Sr. High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
28%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Muhlenberg High School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Reading Sr. High School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Muhlenberg High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Reading Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
0.54
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Muhlenberg High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the diversity score of Reading Sr. High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
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This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Reading Sr. 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
3%
(21-22 School Year Data)
5%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Muhlenberg High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Reading Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
 
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