Souderton Area High School is a large public high school in the Montgomery County suburbs of Philadelphia located at 625 Lower Road in Souderton, Pennsylvania, United States, and serves residents in Souderton and Telford boroughs, and Franconia, Lower Salford and Upper Salford townships.
Serving 2,121 students in grades 9-12, Souderton Area High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (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 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,121 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Souderton Area SHS serves an attendance zone that spans the entire district, covering approximately 49.4 square miles in Souderton, PA. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Souderton Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Souderton Area High School's student population of 2,121 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 129 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,121 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
129 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1931
School Motto
The Mission of the Souderton Area School District is to prepare students to demonstrate competencies needed to contribute and succeed in a changing world.
School Rankings
Souderton Area High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Souderton Area High School is 0.43, which is less 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
#319 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
91%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.7%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
School Mascot
"big Red"
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Souderton Area High School's ranking?
Souderton Area High School is ranked #319 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Souderton Area High School often compared to?
Souderton Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Penn Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Souderton Area High School?
The graduation rate of Souderton Area High School is 91%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Souderton Area High School?
2,121 students attend Souderton Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Souderton Area High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Souderton Area High School?
Souderton Area High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Souderton Area High School offer ?
Souderton Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Souderton Area High School part of?
Souderton Area High School is part of Souderton Area School District.
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