Penn Trafford High School
Penn Trafford High School serves 1,310 students in grades 9-12.
Penn Trafford High School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,310 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 1% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 94% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Penn Trafford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Penn Trafford High School's student population of 1,310 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,310 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Penn Trafford High School is ranked within the top 1% of all 2,797 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Penn Trafford High School is 0.12, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#22 out of 2797 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
1%
13%
Black
2%
15%
White
94%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Reviews
5 5/21/2012
Best school around. The teachers care and the classes are very well taught. They have recess, art, music, book fairs, tutoring, awards, help for kids who need a little extra help, healthy food, band, and many other fun yet academic programs and family fun.
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