Muhlenberg High School

400 Sharp Avenue
Reading, PA 19605
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 1,062 students in grades 10-12, Muhlenberg High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 1,062 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : 92% (Top 50% in PA)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 63% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Muhlenberg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Muhlenberg High School's student population of 1,062 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
1,062 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Muhlenberg High School is 0.58, which is more 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
This School
State Level (PA)
41%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Muhlenberg High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(18-19)
63%
62%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Muhlenberg 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
17:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
57%
14%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Muhlenberg High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
7%
14%
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White
31%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
This chart display the diversity score of Muhlenberg High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
92%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Muhlenberg High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Muhlenberg 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
3%
1%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Muhlenberg 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.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Muhlenberg High School often compared to?
Muhlenberg High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Governor Mifflin Sr. High School, Wilson High School, Reading Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Muhlenberg High School?
The graduation rate of Muhlenberg High School is 92%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Muhlenberg High School?
1,062 students attend Muhlenberg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Muhlenberg High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Muhlenberg High School?
Muhlenberg High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Muhlenberg High School offer ?
Muhlenberg High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Muhlenberg High School part of?
Muhlenberg High School is part of Muhlenberg SD School District.

School Reviews

2   8/20/2019
I graduated in 72 and it seems like it was a totally different century from today... The makeup of the student body, the quality of the education.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - BK
4   9/20/2018
When my child was in elementary school (now in middle school), I thought it was a great school. I have not been pleased the past 2 years with the elementary school administrators and some of the teachers. The middle school and Intermediate school seem well so far. It's becoming a big school, lots of diversity for children to engage with others. I feel the only down fall is-they do not appear to support outside agencies to come into the school to support students. They claim their staff is well trained.... maybe they are however teachers have a different degree than a Behavioral Specialist or Counselor.
- Posted by Parent - Carol

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 1,062 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : 92% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 63% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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