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Spring-ford Shs 9-12 Center vs. Perkiomen Valley High School

Should you attend Spring-ford Shs 9-12 Center or Perkiomen Valley High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Spring-ford Shs 9-12 Center
350 S Lewis Rd
Royersford, PA 19468
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Perkiomen Valley High School
509 Gravel Rd
Collegeville, PA 19426
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Spring-ford Shs 9-12 Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)

Perkiomen Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 2,662 students in grades 9-12, Spring-ford Shs 9-12 Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). 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 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,714 students in grades 9-12, Perkiomen Valley High School ranks in the top 20% 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 81% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,662 students
1,714 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Spring-ford Shs 9-12 Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Perkiomen Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Spring-ford Shs 9-12 Center.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Perkiomen Valley High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
184 teachers
119 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Spring-ford Shs 9-12 Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Perkiomen Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Spring-ford Shs 9-12 Center with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Spring-Ford Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Perkiomen Valley High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Perkiomen Valley School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#918 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
#356 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Spring-ford Shs 9-12 Center, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Perkiomen Valley High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
91%
(Top 5% in PA)
81%
(Top 10% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spring-ford Shs 9-12 Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Spring-Ford Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Perkiomen Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Perkiomen Valley School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<50%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
69%
(Top 30% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spring-ford Shs 9-12 Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Spring-Ford Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Perkiomen Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Perkiomen Valley School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
71%
(Top 50% in PA)
56%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spring-ford Shs 9-12 Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Spring-Ford Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Perkiomen Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Perkiomen Valley School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
94%
(Top 30% in PA)
94%
(Top 30% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Spring-ford Shs 9-12 Center with the average graduation rate observed in the Spring-Ford Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Perkiomen Valley High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Perkiomen Valley School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Spring-ford Shs 9-12 Center by grade.
This chart displays the students of Perkiomen Valley High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
650
426
Grade 10 Students
668
448
Grade 11 Students
641
385
Grade 12 Students
703
455

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Spring-ford Shs 9-12 Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Spring-Ford Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Perkiomen Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Perkiomen Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Spring-ford Shs 9-12 Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Spring-Ford Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Perkiomen Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Perkiomen Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Spring-ford Shs 9-12 Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Spring-Ford Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Perkiomen Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Perkiomen Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
70%
82%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Spring-ford Shs 9-12 Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Spring-Ford Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Perkiomen Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Perkiomen Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Spring-ford Shs 9-12 Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Spring-Ford Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Perkiomen Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Perkiomen Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.49
0.32
This chart showcases the diversity score of Spring-ford Shs 9-12 Center, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Spring-Ford Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Perkiomen Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Perkiomen Valley School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
19%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Spring-ford Shs 9-12 Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Spring-Ford Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Perkiomen Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Perkiomen Valley School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Spring-ford Shs 9-12 Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Spring-Ford Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Perkiomen Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Perkiomen Valley School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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