Serving 2,125 students in grades 9-12, Pennridge High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,125 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pennridge High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Perkasie, PA, encompassing approximately 92.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pennridge High School's student population of 2,125 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 125 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,125 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
125 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Semper Fidelis
School Rankings
Pennridge High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pennridge High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1005 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
93%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.6%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pennridge High School's ranking?
Pennridge High School is ranked #1005 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Pennridge High School often compared to?
Pennridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Quakertown Community High School, Palisades High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pennridge High School?
The graduation rate of Pennridge High School is 93%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Pennridge High School?
2,125 students attend Pennridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Pennridge High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pennridge High School?
Pennridge High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pennridge High School offer ?
Pennridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pennridge High School part of?
Pennridge High School is part of Pennridge School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
The academic program is very good. Students have high expectations. The school doesn't spend enough money on extra curricular clubs and sports.
5 10/10/2025
This school is awesome! The teachers are great and really really helpful to my kids! They have great clubs and sports! This school is amazing for teens to enjoy their high school year! I wouldn't want my kid to go to any other high school but this one! Thank you Pennridge Family! GO RAMS!!!
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