Serving 1,245 students in grades 9-12, Marple Newtown Sr. High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,245 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 5% in PA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Marple Newtown 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 Marple Newtown Sr. High School is 0.32, 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.
Marple Newtown Sr. High School is ranked #130 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marple Newtown Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Marple Newtown Sr. High School is 97%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Marple Newtown Sr. High School?
1,245 students attend Marple Newtown Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Marple Newtown Sr. High School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marple Newtown Sr. High School?
Marple Newtown Sr. High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Marple Newtown Sr. High School offer ?
Marple Newtown Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Marple Newtown Sr. High School part of?
Great experience!Encourage you child to get involved. Amazing offering of AP classes and electives.
- Posted by Parent - M.j.
55/1/2012
Availability of electives and art classes are very amazing. A vast amount of electives help students express themselves. Extracurricular activities are also very popular. They are very fun and very well managed.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - agenc
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,245 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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