Serving 329 students in grades 7-12, Jenkintown Middle/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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jenkintown Middle/High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Jenkintown school district, covering approximately 0.6 square miles in Jenkintown, PA. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 0.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 0.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jenkintown Middle/high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Jenkintown Middle/high School's student population of 329 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
329 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Ready to Learn. Ready for life.
School Rankings
Jenkintown Middle/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 Jenkintown Middle/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
#1069 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
7%
16%
Black
13%
14%
White
67%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.4%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jenkintown Middle/high School's ranking?
Jenkintown Middle/high School is ranked #1069 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Jenkintown Middle/high School often compared to?
Jenkintown Middle/high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Abington Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jenkintown Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Jenkintown Middle/high School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Jenkintown Middle/high School?
329 students attend Jenkintown Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Jenkintown Middle/high School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jenkintown Middle/high School?
Jenkintown Middle/high School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jenkintown Middle/high School offer ?
Jenkintown Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jenkintown Middle/high School part of?
Jenkintown Middle/high School is part of Jenkintown School District.
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