Academy Park High School is a four-year public high school in Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania. It is currently the only high school in the Southeast Delco School District. Academy Park High School formed in fall 1982 and its building opened fall 1984.
Serving 1,194 students in grades 9-12, Academy Park 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 5% (which is lower 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 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,194 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 71% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Academy Park High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Sharon Hill, PA, covering approximately 4.5 square miles. Families typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Academy Park High School's student population of 1,194 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,194 students
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Year Founded
1982
Colors
Blue, Silver
School Calendar
School Motto
Every day is a Great day to be a Knight!
School Rankings
Academy Park 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 Academy Park High School is 0.34, which is less 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
#2283 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
5%
16%
Black
81%
14%
White
9%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
71%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)62.5%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Knight
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy Park High School's ranking?
Academy Park High School is ranked #2283 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Academy Park High School often compared to?
Academy Park High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Penn Wood High School, Chichester Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% 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 Academy Park High School?
The graduation rate of Academy Park High School is 71%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Academy Park High School?
1,194 students attend Academy Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Academy Park High School students are Black, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Academy Park High School?
Academy Park High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Academy Park High School offer ?
Academy Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Academy Park High School part of?
Academy Park High School is part of Southeast Delco School District.
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