Serving 1,584 students in grades 9-12, Methacton High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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: 1,584 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in PA)
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Methacton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Methacton High School's student population of 1,584 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 109 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,584 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Methacton High School is 0.50, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)85%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
4%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
5%
14%
White
69%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Methacton High School?
The graduation rate of Methacton High School is 97%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Methacton High School?
1,584 students attend Methacton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Methacton High School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Methacton High School?
Methacton High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Methacton High School offer ?
Methacton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Methacton High School part of?
Methacton High School is part of Methacton SD School District.
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