Marple Newtown Sr. High School

120 Media Line Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 1,157 students in grades 9-12, Marple Newtown Sr. High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,157 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 96% (Top 10% in PA)
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 82% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Marple Newtown Sr. High School's student population of 1,157 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,157 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Marple Newtown Sr. High School is 0.33, 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)
71%
38%
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(18-19)
82%
62%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Marple Newtown Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
10%
4%
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Hispanic
3%
14%
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Black
4%
14%
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White
81%
63%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.33
This chart display the diversity score of Marple Newtown Sr. High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
96%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Marple Newtown Sr. High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Marple Newtown 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
2%
1%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Marple Newtown Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Marple Newtown Sr. High School often compared to?
Marple Newtown Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Springfield High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marple Newtown Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Marple Newtown Sr. High School is 96%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Marple Newtown Sr. High School?
1,157 students attend Marple Newtown Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Marple Newtown Sr. High School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marple Newtown Sr. High School?
Marple Newtown Sr. High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Marple Newtown Sr. High School offer ?
Marple Newtown Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Marple Newtown Sr. High School part of?
Marple Newtown Sr. High School is part of Marple Newtown SD School District.

School Reviews

5   11/5/2020
Great experience!Encourage you child to get involved. Amazing offering of AP classes and electives.
- Posted by Parent - M.j.
5   5/1/2012
Availability of electives and art classes are very amazing. A vast amount of electives help students express themselves. Extracurricular activities are also very popular. They are very fun and very well managed.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - agenc

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,157 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 96% (Top 10%)
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 82% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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