Council Rock High School North

62 Swamp Rd
Newtown, PA 18940
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 1,622 students in grades 9-12, Council Rock High School North ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower 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 20% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,622 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in PA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 92% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Council Rock High School North ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Council Rock High School North's student population of 1,622 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 120 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,622 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
120 teachers
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School Rankings

Council Rock High School North ranks within the top 30% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Council Rock High School North is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
#595 out of 2549 schools
(Top 30%)
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92%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Council Rock High School North 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 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Council Rock High School North 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
4%
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Hispanic
5%
14%
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Black
1%
14%
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White
80%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.34
This chart display the diversity score of Council Rock High School North and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
97%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Council Rock High School North and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Council Rock High School North and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
2%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Council Rock High School North and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Council Rock High School North's ranking?
Council Rock High School North is ranked #595 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Council Rock High School North often compared to?
Council Rock High School Northis often viewed alongside schools like Pennsbury High School, Council Rock High School South by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
92% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Council Rock High School North?
The graduation rate of Council Rock High School North is 97%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Council Rock High School North?
1,622 students attend Council Rock High School North.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Council Rock High School North students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Council Rock High School North?
Council Rock High School North has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Council Rock High School North offer ?
Council Rock High School North offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Council Rock High School North part of?
Council Rock High School North is part of Council Rock SD School District.

School Reviews

5   7/1/2019
It's a great school with dedicated staff and great students.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - student
5   11/2/2017
I grew up in the Council Rock School District and absolutely loved it. Sol Feinstone Elementary, Newtown Junior High, and Council Rock North.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - 05 Alum

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,622 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : 97% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 92% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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