Lenape Technical School is a public technical high school in Ford City, Pennsylvania. It offers vocational training in 14 technical areas.
Serving 593 students in grades 9-12, Lenape Technical School ranks in the bottom 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 593 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lenape Technical School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Lenape Technical School's student population of 593 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
593 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1965
School Rankings
Lenape Technical School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lenape Technical School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1967 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
97%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lenape Technical School's ranking?
Lenape Technical School is ranked #1967 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lenape Technical School?
The graduation rate of Lenape Technical School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lenape Technical School?
593 students attend Lenape Technical School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Lenape Technical School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lenape Technical School?
Lenape Technical School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lenape Technical School offer ?
Lenape Technical School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lenape Technical School part of?
Lenape Technical School is part of Lenape Technical School District.
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