Pennsbury High School vs. Neshaminy High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Pennsbury High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Neshaminy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 2,865 students in grades 9-12, Pennsbury High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 2,933 students in grades 9-12, Neshaminy 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 69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher 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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,865 students
2,933 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
218 teachers
158 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#116 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#578 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
66%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
32%
Graduation Rate
96%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
727
775
Grade 10 Students
779
734
Grade 11 Students
708
721
Grade 12 Students
651
703
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
5%
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
6%
5%
% White
73%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%