Penn Trafford High School
Tel:
(724) 744-4471
Penn Trafford High School serves 1,304 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 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Penn Trafford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
School Overview
Penn Trafford High School's student population of 1,304 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,304 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 73 teachers |
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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 0.08, 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 | #22 out of 2797 schools (Top 1%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 89% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 94% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 11% |
| Black | 1% | 15% |
| White | 96% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.53 |
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Graduation Rate | 98% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 13% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Penn-Trafford School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Penn Trafford High School is Jeannette High School (3.7 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)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Jeannette Harrison Park Elementary School Math: 81% | Reading: 88%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 443 students10
0.7 miles
18 Dell Avenue
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 744-2161 0.7 K-5 443 - Jeannette Mccullough Elementary School Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 370 students10
0.8 miles
213 Watt Rd
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 744-7441 0.8 K-5 370 - Jeannette Penn Middle School Math: 60% | Reading: 81%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 609 students10
0.8 miles
1007 Penn Middle Way
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 744-4431 0.8 6-8 609 - Irwin Sunrise Elementary School Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: K-5 | 313 students10
2.1 miles
171 Sunrise Dr
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 864-6700 2.1 K-5 313 - Irwin Sheridan Terrace Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-4 | 480 students10
2.9 miles
1219 Morris Avenue
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3025 2.9 K-4 480
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. - Posted by Student/Alumni - iaya2 |
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