Serving 1,548 students in grades 9-12, William Penn Sr. 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,548 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 63% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Penn Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
William Penn Sr. High School's student population of 1,548 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,548 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
William Penn Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Penn Sr. High School is 0.60, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2199 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
50%
14%
Black
38%
14%
White
8%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
63%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Penn Sr. High School's ranking?
William Penn Sr. High School is ranked #2199 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are William Penn Sr. High School often compared to?
William Penn Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West York Area High School, York Suburban Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of William Penn Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of William Penn Sr. High School is 63%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend William Penn Sr. High School?
1,548 students attend William Penn Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of William Penn Sr. High School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Penn Sr. High School?
William Penn Sr. High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does William Penn Sr. High School offer ?
William Penn Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is William Penn Sr. High School part of?
William Penn Sr. High School is part of York City SD School District.
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