Serving 1,510 students in grades 9-12, Penn Wood 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 25% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,510 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 77% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Penn Wood High School's student population of 1,510 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,510 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Penn Wood 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 Penn Wood High School is 0.19, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2093 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
90%
14%
White
3%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
77%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Penn Wood High School's ranking?
Penn Wood High School is ranked #2093 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Penn Wood High School often compared to?
Penn Wood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Interboro Sr. High School, Academy Park High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Penn Wood High School?
The graduation rate of Penn Wood High School is 77%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Penn Wood High School?
1,510 students attend Penn Wood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Penn Wood High School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Penn Wood High School?
Penn Wood High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Penn Wood High School offer ?
Penn Wood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Penn Wood High School part of?
Penn Wood High School is part of William Penn SD School District.
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