New Hope-solebury High School

182 W Bridge St
New Hope, PA 18938

(School attendance zone shown in map)

Tel: (215) 862-2028

www.nhsd.org

New Hope-solebury High School serves 499 students in grades 9-12.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 499 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
Math Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

New Hope-solebury High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

New Hope-solebury High School's student population of 499 students has declined by 6% over five school years.

The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2014

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

499 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

40 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

The diversity score of New Hope-solebury High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (PA)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

85-89%

38%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

90-94%

62%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of New Hope-solebury High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

13%

Black

n/a

15%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in New Hope-solebury High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.

White

83%

63%

This chart display the percentage of White students in New Hope-solebury High School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.30

0.56

This chart display the diversity score of New Hope-solebury High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

≥95%

87%

This chart display graduation rate of New Hope-solebury High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

49%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (00-01)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Hope-solebury High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2000-01 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

New HOPE-Solebury School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is New Hope-solebury High School's ranking?

New Hope-solebury High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).

What is the graduation rate of New Hope-solebury High School?

The graduation rate of New Hope-solebury High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.

How many students attend New Hope-solebury High School?

499 students attend New Hope-solebury High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

83% of New Hope-solebury High School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of New Hope-solebury High School?

New Hope-solebury High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.

What grades does New Hope-solebury High School offer ?

New Hope-solebury High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is New Hope-solebury High School part of?

New Hope-solebury High School is part of New HOPE-Solebury School District.

School Reviews

5 8/8/2011

This High School is about 2 grade levels above the average PA high school - on average.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - csd13

2 10/12/2009

Education: Poor. Music/Arts: Without funding, the music program has been crippled. Awards: N/A Facilities: With recent (5 yr) renovations, the school is in fine shape. District parents run the local PTA; they are often stuffy, religious.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - bignb

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 499 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education