Crestwood High School (Closed 2023)

281 S Mountain Blvd
Mountain Top, PA 18707
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 889 students in grades 9-12, Crestwood High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 76% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 73% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
889 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(17-18)
76%
45%
(17-18)
73%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
91%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
(17-18)
94%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
5%
School District Name
Source: 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?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Crestwood High School?
The graduation rate of Crestwood High School is 94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 86%.
How many students attend Crestwood High School?
889 students attend Crestwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Crestwood High School students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crestwood High School?
Crestwood High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Crestwood High School offer ?
Crestwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Crestwood High School part of?
Crestwood High School is part of Crestwood School District.

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