Exeter Township Senior High School is a public secondary school located in the vicinity of Reading, Pennsylvania. The school is part of the Exeter Township School District. In the 2017???018 school year, the school reported an enrollment of 1,327 pupils in grades 9???2. The current principal is Thomas Campbell.
Serving 1,312 students in grades 9-12, Exeter Twp Sr. High School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,312 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Exeter Twp SHS's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Reading, PA, covering approximately 25.5 square miles. Most areas within the zone are about 5 to 10 minutes away from the school, with the furthest edge located approximately 5.2 miles from the campus.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Exeter Twp Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Exeter Twp Sr. High School's student population of 1,312 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,312 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
Average Class Size
25 students
School Rankings
Exeter Twp Sr. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Exeter Twp Sr. High School is 0.52, 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
#1130 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
96%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.4%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue
School Mascot
Exeter Township Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Exeter Twp Sr. High School's ranking?
Exeter Twp Sr. High School is ranked #1130 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Exeter Twp Sr. High School often compared to?
Exeter Twp Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Daniel Boone Area High School, Antietam High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Exeter Twp Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Exeter Twp Sr. High School is 96%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Exeter Twp Sr. High School?
1,312 students attend Exeter Twp Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Exeter Twp Sr. High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Exeter Twp Sr. High School?
Exeter Twp Sr. High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Exeter Twp Sr. High School offer ?
Exeter Twp Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Exeter Twp Sr. High School part of?
Exeter Twp Sr. High School is part of Exeter Township School District.
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