Norwin Senior High School
Tel:
(724) 861-3005
- Norwin Senior High School serves 1,633 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Norwin Senior High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Norwin Senior High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Norwin Senior High School's student population of 1,633 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 98 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,633 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 98 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Norwin Senior High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,820 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Norwin Senior High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #195 out of 2820 schools (Top 10%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 45% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 87% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 11% |
| Black | 1% | 15% |
| White | 95% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.53 |
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| Graduation Rate | 95% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Norwin School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Norwin Senior High School is Penn Trafford High School (4.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Norwin Middle School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hillcrest Intermediate School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Irwin Hillcrest Intermediate School Grades: 5-6 | 855 students
0.3 miles
11091 Mockingbird Drive
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3015 0.3 5-6 855 - Irwin Norwin Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 801 students
0.3 miles
10870 Mockingbird Dr
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3010 0.3 7-8 801 - Irwin Hahntown Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 540 students
0.5 miles
791 Entry Rd
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3020 0.5 K-4 540 - Irwin Sheridan Terrace Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 480 students
1.4 miles
1219 Morris Avenue
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3025 1.4 K-4 480 - Irwin Sunset Valley Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 456 students
1.6 miles
11605 Dickens Drive
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3035 1.6 K-4 456
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