Jenkintown High School (Closed 2010)

West & Highland Avenues
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Jenkintown High School serves 185 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
185 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
2%
16%
Black
6%
14%
White
88%
60%
All Ethnic Groups
12%
0.22
Eligible for Free Lunch (05-06)
9%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Jenkintown High School?
185 students attend Jenkintown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Jenkintown High School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jenkintown High School?
Jenkintown High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jenkintown High School offer ?
Jenkintown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Jenkintown High School part of?
Jenkintown High School is part of Jenkintown School District.

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