Serving 1,249 students in grades 9-12, Plum Sr. High School ranks in the top 30% 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 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,249 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 10% in PA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: <50% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Plum Sr. High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plum Sr. High School is 0.26, 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.
Plum Sr. High School is ranked #568 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Plum Sr. High School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Plum Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Plum Sr. High School is 96%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Plum Sr. High School?
1,249 students attend Plum Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Plum Sr. High School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plum Sr. High School?
Plum Sr. High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Plum Sr. High School offer ?
Plum Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Plum Sr. High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,249 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: <50% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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