Serving 1,020 students in grades 9-12, Pottsgrove Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,020 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pottsgrove Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Pottsgrove Sr. High School's student population of 1,020 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,020 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pottsgrove 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 Pottsgrove Sr. High School is 0.56, which is less 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
#1314 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
13%
14%
White
64%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pottsgrove Sr. High School's ranking?
Pottsgrove Sr. High School is ranked #1314 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Pottsgrove Sr. High School often compared to?
Pottsgrove Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pottstown Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pottsgrove Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Pottsgrove Sr. High School is 93%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pottsgrove Sr. High School?
1,020 students attend Pottsgrove Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Pottsgrove Sr. High School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pottsgrove Sr. High School?
Pottsgrove Sr. High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pottsgrove Sr. High School offer ?
Pottsgrove Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pottsgrove Sr. High School part of?
Pottsgrove Sr. High School is part of Pottsgrove SD School District.
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