For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,527 students in Lansdowne, PA.
The top-ranked public high school in Lansdowne, PA is Penn Wood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lansdowne, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Lansdowne have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Lansdowne, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Penn Wood High School, with 80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lansdowne, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Penn Wood High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Green Avenue
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 284-8080
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 284-8080
Gr: 9-12 | 1,148 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
600 Cypress St
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 284-8000
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 284-8000
Gr: 9 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 47:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lansdowne, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lansdowne, PA include Penn Wood High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lansdowne?
2 public high schools are located in Lansdowne.
What is the racial composition of students in Lansdowne?
Lansdowne public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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