Serving 1,170 students in grades 9-12, Penn Wood High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Penn Wood High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Penn Wood High School is 0.21, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Penn Wood High School?
The graduation rate of Penn Wood High School is 79%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Penn Wood High School?
1,170 students attend Penn Wood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Penn Wood High School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Penn Wood High School?
Penn Wood High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Penn Wood High School offer ?
Penn Wood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Penn Wood High School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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