Penn Wood High School - Cypress St. Campus serves 844 students in grades 9-10.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-10
Total Students
844 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
94%
14%
White
4%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)≤10%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Penn Wood High School - Cypress St. Campus?
The graduation rate of Penn Wood High School - Cypress St. Campus is 10%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 84%.
How many students attend Penn Wood High School - Cypress St. Campus?
844 students attend Penn Wood High School - Cypress St. Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Penn Wood High School - Cypress St. Campus students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Penn Wood High School - Cypress St. Campus?
Penn Wood High School - Cypress St. Campus has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Penn Wood High School - Cypress St. Campus offer ?
Penn Wood High School - Cypress St. Campus offers enrollment in grades 9-10
What school district is Penn Wood High School - Cypress St. Campus part of?
Penn Wood High School - Cypress St. Campus is part of William Penn School District.
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