Harriton Sr. High School

600 N Ithan Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 1%
Serving 1,287 students in grades 9-12, Harriton Sr. High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,287 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1% in PA)
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 94%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Harriton Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Harriton Sr. High School's student population of 1,287 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 118 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,287 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
118 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Harriton Sr. High School is 0.48, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (PA)
85%
38%
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(18-19)
94%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
11%
4%
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Hispanic
5%
14%
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Black
7%
14%
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White
71%
63%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.48
This chart display the diversity score of Harriton Sr. High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥99%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Harriton Sr. High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Harriton Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Harriton Sr. High School often compared to?
Harriton Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Radnor Sr. High School, Lower Merion High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harriton Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Harriton Sr. High School is 99%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Harriton Sr. High School?
1,287 students attend Harriton Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Harriton Sr. High School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harriton Sr. High School?
Harriton Sr. High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Harriton Sr. High School offer ?
Harriton Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Harriton Sr. High School part of?
Harriton Sr. High School is part of Lower Merion SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,287 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 94%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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