Penn Trafford High School
Tel:
(724)744-4471
- Penn Trafford High School serves 1,291 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 76% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 82% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Penn Trafford High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Penn Trafford High School's student population of 1,291 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,291 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 74 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Penn Trafford High School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Penn Trafford High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Overall School Rank | #91 out of 2,835 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 46% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 82% | 63% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
 | ||
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 11% |
| Black | 2% | 15% |
| White | 98% | 66% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.26 |
 | ||
| Graduation Rate | 98% | 86% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Penn-Trafford SD School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Penn Trafford High School is Jeannette Senior High School (3.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Penn Middle School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Harrison Park Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jeannette Harrison Park Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 452 students
0.7 miles
18 Dell Avenue
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724)744-2161 0.7 K-5 452 - Jeannette Mccullough Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 385 students
0.8 miles
213 Watt Rd
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724)744-7441 0.8 K-5 385 - Jeannette Penn Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 618 students
0.8 miles
1007 Penn Middle Way
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724)744-4431 0.8 6-8 618 - Irwin Sunrise Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 304 students
2.1 miles
171 Sunrise Dr
Irwin, PA 15642
(724)864-6700 2.1 K-5 304 - Irwin Sheridan Terrace Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 468 students
2.9 miles
1219 Morris Avenue
Irwin, PA 15642
(724)861-3025 2.9 K-4 468
School Reviews
| 5 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. - Posted by Student/Alumni - iaya2 |
Nearby Homes for Sale
Recent Articles
With changing state and national educational standards, will your child's public school have the ability to meet these requirements? Learn about the problems with public school performance and how parents can get involved.
Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of public school vouchers as they pertain to the education of students with disabilities.
Every child learns differently and it’s a teacher’s job to meet students where they are and guide them through the learning process. Scaffolding is a teaching tool that helps students develop critical thinking skills and the ability to learn independently.
