Bensalem Twp High School vs. Neshaminy High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Bensalem Twp High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Neshaminy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 2,014 students in grades 9-12, Bensalem Twp High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 2,850 students in grades 9-12, Neshaminy High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,014 students
2,850 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
127 teachers
160 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1428 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#702 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
<50%
Graduation Rate
85%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
504
784
Grade 10 Students
487
691
Grade 11 Students
500
702
Grade 12 Students
523
673
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
5%
% Hispanic
19%
8%
% Black
14%
5%
% White
49%
78%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
