Upper Darby Sr. High School

601 North Lansdowne Avenue
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 3,986 students in grades 9-12, Upper Darby Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). 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 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 3,986 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : 87% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Upper Darby Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Upper Darby Sr. High School's student population of 3,986 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 237 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
3,986 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
237 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Upper Darby Sr. 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 Upper Darby Sr. High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1400 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Upper Darby Sr. High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Upper Darby Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Upper Darby Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Upper Darby Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Upper Darby Sr. High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Upper Darby Sr. High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Upper Darby Sr. High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
52%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Upper Darby Sr. High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
20%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Upper Darby Sr. High School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Upper Darby Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Upper Darby Sr. High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Upper Darby Sr. High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
87%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Upper Darby Sr. High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Upper Darby Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Upper Darby Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Upper Darby Sr. High School's ranking?
Upper Darby Sr. High School is ranked #1400 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Upper Darby Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Upper Darby Sr. High School is 87%, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Upper Darby Sr. High School?
3,986 students attend Upper Darby Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Upper Darby Sr. High School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Upper Darby Sr. High School?
Upper Darby Sr. High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Upper Darby Sr. High School offer ?
Upper Darby Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Upper Darby Sr. High School part of?
Upper Darby Sr. High School is part of Upper Darby SD School District.

School Reviews

5   10/31/2015
Absolutely amazing place to prepare you for the real world. From academics to extracurriculars Upper Darby does not get enough credit.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - deh21
5   6/1/2012
A great place to prepare for life.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - tomps

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 3,986 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : 87% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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