Serving 1,206 students in grades 9-12, Harriton Sr. 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 81% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,206 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Graduation Rate
: ≥99% (Top 1% in PA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 81% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 91% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Harriton Sr. 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 Harriton Sr. High School is 0.50, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harriton Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Harriton Sr. High School is 99%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Harriton Sr. High School?
1,206 students attend Harriton Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Harriton Sr. High School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harriton Sr. High School?
Harriton Sr. High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Harriton Sr. High School offer ?
Harriton Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Harriton Sr. High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,206 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Graduation Rate
: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 81% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 91% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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