Serving 1,697 students in grades 9-12, Quakertown Community High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (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 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,697 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Quakertown Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Quakertown Community High School's student population of 1,697 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,697 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Quakertown Community High School 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 Quakertown Community High School is 0.35, 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
#645 out of 2549 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
3%
14%
White
80%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quakertown Community High School's ranking?
Quakertown Community High School is ranked #645 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Quakertown Community High School often compared to?
Quakertown Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pennridge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% 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 Quakertown Community High School?
The graduation rate of Quakertown Community High School is 94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Quakertown Community High School?
1,697 students attend Quakertown Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Quakertown Community High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Quakertown Community High School?
Quakertown Community High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Quakertown Community High School offer ?
Quakertown Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Quakertown Community High School part of?
Quakertown Community High School is part of Quakertown Community SD School District.
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