Neshaminy High School vs. Pennsbury High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Neshaminy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Pennsbury High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
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).
Serving 2,907 students in grades 9-12, Pennsbury High School ranks in the top 30% 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 67% (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 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,850 students
2,907 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
160 teachers
216 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#702 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#754 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
≥50%
Graduation Rate
95%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
784
803
Grade 10 Students
691
702
Grade 11 Students
702
625
Grade 12 Students
673
777
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
8%
% Hispanic
8%
7%
% Black
5%
6%
% White
78%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%