Owen J Roberts High School

981 Ridge Rd
Pottstown, PA 19465
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 1,784 students in grades 9-12, Owen J Roberts High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than 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 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,784 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in PA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Owen J Roberts High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Owen J Roberts High School's student population of 1,784 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 116 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,784 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
116 teachers
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School Rankings

Owen J Roberts High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Owen J Roberts High School is 0.32, 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.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1239 out of 2549 schools
(Top 50%)
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76%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Owen J Roberts High School 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.
≤20%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Owen J Roberts High School 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
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
4%
4%
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Hispanic
6%
14%
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Black
4%
14%
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White
82%
63%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.32
This chart display the diversity score of Owen J Roberts High School 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 Owen J Roberts High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Owen J Roberts High School 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%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Owen J Roberts High School's ranking?
Owen J Roberts High School is ranked #1239 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Owen J Roberts High School often compared to?
Owen J Roberts High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Great Valley High School, Downingtown High School East Campus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% 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 Owen J Roberts High School?
The graduation rate of Owen J Roberts High School is 97%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Owen J Roberts High School?
1,784 students attend Owen J Roberts High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Owen J Roberts High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Owen J Roberts High School?
Owen J Roberts High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Owen J Roberts High School offer ?
Owen J Roberts High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Owen J Roberts High School part of?
Owen J Roberts High School is part of Owen J Roberts SD School District.

School Reviews

5   10/12/2009
Your children can receive an excellent education in this school district, it all depends on your child's motivation and interest. Upon graduating from OJRHS my child was accepted and attends Cornell University.
- Posted by Parent - jimen

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,784 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 97% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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