Serving 451 students in grades 7-8, Woodland Hills Junior 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 was 12% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 78% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
451 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)12%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)30%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
72%
14%
White
22%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% PA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Woodland Hills Junior High School?
451 students attend Woodland Hills Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Woodland Hills Junior High School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodland Hills Junior High School?
Woodland Hills Junior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Woodland Hills Junior High School offer ?
Woodland Hills Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Woodland Hills Junior High School part of?
Woodland Hills Junior High School is part of Woodland Hills School District.
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