For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,518 students in Lansdowne, PA.
The top ranked public high school in Lansdowne, PA is Penn Wood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lansdowne, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Lansdowne have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Lansdowne, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Penn Wood High School, with 79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lansdowne, PA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Penn Wood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Green Avenue
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 284-8080
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 284-8080
Grades: 9-12
| 1,170 students
Rank: n/an/a
Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy
Magnet School
600 Cypress St
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 284-8000
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 284-8000
Grades: 9
| 348 students
Lansdowne, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
600 Cypress St
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 626-3223
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 626-3223
Grades: 9-10
| 844 students
100 Green Ave
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 284-8080
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 284-8080
Grades: 11-12
| 775 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lansdowne, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Lansdowne, PA include Penn Wood High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lansdowne?
2 public high schools are located in Lansdowne.
What is the racial composition of students in Lansdowne?
Lansdowne public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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