Serving 911 students in grades 9-12, Pottstown High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 911 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pottstown SHS's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Pottstown, PA, covering an area of approximately 5 square miles. Most students live within 1.5 miles of the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.4 miles away, typically resulting in a drive of 5 to 10 minutes.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pottstown High School's student population of 911 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
911 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Pottstown High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pottstown High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2437 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
23%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
35%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
28%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
11%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
85%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)73.8%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2007–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Navy Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pottstown High School's ranking?
Pottstown High School is ranked #2437 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Pottstown High School often compared to?
Pottstown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pottsgrove Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pottstown High School?
The graduation rate of Pottstown High School is 85%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Pottstown High School?
911 students attend Pottstown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Pottstown High School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pottstown High School?
Pottstown High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pottstown High School offer ?
Pottstown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pottstown High School part of?
Pottstown High School is part of Pottstown School District.
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