Serving 2,005 students in grades 9-12, Haverford Sr. High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher 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 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,005 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 62% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Haverford Sr. 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
Graduation Rate
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Haverford Sr. High School's student population of 2,005 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 113 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,005 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
113 teachers
Students by Grade
Haverford 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 Haverford Sr. High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#104 out of 2733 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
6%
14%
White
80%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Haverford Sr. High School is ranked #104 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Haverford Sr. High School often compared to?
Haverford Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Springfield High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Haverford Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Haverford Sr. High School is 97%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Haverford Sr. High School?
2,005 students attend Haverford Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Haverford Sr. High School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Haverford Sr. High School?
Haverford Sr. High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Haverford Sr. High School offer ?
Haverford Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Haverford Sr. High School part of?
Haverford Sr. High School is part of Haverford Township School District.
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