Strath Haven High School vs. Penncrest High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Strath Haven High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Penncrest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,210 students in grades 9-12, Strath Haven High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,218 students in grades 9-12, Penncrest High School ranks in the top 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 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 18% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,210 students
1,218 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
97 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
n/a
#788 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
<50%
Graduation Rate
93%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
309
322
Grade 10 Students
303
281
Grade 11 Students
271
291
Grade 12 Students
327
324
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
7%
% Hispanic
4%
3%
% Black
8%
4%
% White
71%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
14%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%