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Springfield Twp High School vs. Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School

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School Overview

School
Springfield Twp High School
1801 E Paper Mill Rd
Glenside, PA 19038
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School
201 E Germantown Pike
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Springfield Twp 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 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)

Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 770 students in grades 9-12, Springfield Twp High School ranks in the top 20% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher 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 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,597 students in grades 9-12, Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School ranks in the top 5% 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 82% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
770 students
1,597 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Springfield Twp High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. 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 Springfield Twp High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
109 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Springfield Twp High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Springfield Twp High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Springfield Township 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 Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Colonial School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.

Test Scores

#442 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
#105 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Springfield Twp High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in PA)
76%
(Top 10% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Springfield Twp High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Springfield Township School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Colonial School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 30% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
82%
(Top 10% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Springfield Twp High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Springfield Township 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 Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Colonial School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Springfield Twp High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Springfield Township 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 Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Colonial School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 10% in PA)
96%
(Top 10% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Springfield Twp High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Springfield Township School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Colonial School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Springfield Twp High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
193
413
Grade 10 Students
194
419
Grade 11 Students
198
421
Grade 12 Students
185
344

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Springfield Twp High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Springfield Township 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 Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Colonial 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 Springfield Twp High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Springfield Township 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 Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Colonial School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
12%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Springfield Twp High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Springfield Township 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 Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Colonial School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
71%
69%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Springfield Twp High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Springfield Township 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 Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Colonial 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%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Springfield Twp High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Springfield Township 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 Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Colonial School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.48
0.50
This chart showcases the diversity score of Springfield Twp High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Springfield Township 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 Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Colonial 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
23%
30%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Springfield Twp High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Springfield Township 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 Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Colonial 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 Springfield Twp High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Springfield Township 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 Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Colonial 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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