Ferndale Area Jr. Sr. High School vs. Westmont Hilltop Jr. Sr. High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ferndale Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
Westmont Hilltop Jr. Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 262 students in grades 7-12, Ferndale Area Jr. Sr. 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 740 students in grades 7-12, Westmont Hilltop Jr. Sr. 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 42% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to 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 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
262 students
740 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#949 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#987 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55-59%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
48
118
Grade 8 Students
49
116
Grade 9 Students
52
127
Grade 10 Students
31
127
Grade 11 Students
43
118
Grade 12 Students
39
134
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
3%
% Black
7%
3%
% White
83%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.31
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
1%