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 2,132 students in grades 9-12, Souderton Area 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 78% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). 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 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,132 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Souderton Area High School's student population of 2,132 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 127 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,132 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
127 teachers
Year Founded
1931
School Rankings
Souderton Area High School ranks within the top 5% 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 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#114 out of 2733 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
12%
15%
Black
4%
14%
White
75%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: "big Red"
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Souderton Area High School's ranking?
Souderton Area High School is ranked #114 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% 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?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% 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%.
How many students attend Souderton Area High School?
2,132 students attend Souderton Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Souderton Area High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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 17:1, 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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