Serving 926 students in grades 9-12, Pottstown Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (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 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 926 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pottstown Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Pottstown Sr. High School's student population of 926 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
926 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pottstown Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pottstown Sr. High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1795 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
16%
14%
Black
38%
14%
White
33%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pottstown Sr. High School's ranking?
Pottstown Sr. High School is ranked #1795 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Pottstown Sr. High School often compared to?
Pottstown Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pottsgrove Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pottstown Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Pottstown Sr. High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pottstown Sr. High School?
926 students attend Pottstown Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Pottstown Sr. High School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pottstown Sr. High School?
Pottstown Sr. High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pottstown Sr. High School offer ?
Pottstown Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pottstown Sr. High School part of?
Pottstown Sr. High School is part of Pottstown SD School District.
School Reviews
5 5/24/2014
We are proud pottstown parents & we are very pleased with the schools here. Teachers here are committed to the kids. Communication between teacher parent is impeccable. Our children attended Edgewood Elementary. "now closed :("
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