Serving 2,692 students in grades 9-12, Abington Sr. 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 27% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,692 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Abington SHS's attendance zone covers the entire Abington, PA school district, encompassing approximately 15.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 3.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Abington Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Abington Sr. High School's student population of 2,692 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 157 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,692 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
157 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1983
School Rankings
Abington Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Abington Sr. High School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1599 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
11%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
20%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
55%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
97%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.4%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abington Sr. High School's ranking?
Abington Sr. High School is ranked #1599 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Abington Sr. High School often compared to?
Abington Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cheltenham High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Abington Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Abington Sr. High School is 97%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Abington Sr. High School?
2,692 students attend Abington Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Abington Sr. High School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Abington Sr. High School?
Abington Sr. High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Abington Sr. High School offer ?
Abington Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Abington Sr. High School part of?
Abington Sr. High School is part of Abington School District.
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