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Reading Sr. High School

801 N 13th St
Reading, PA 19604
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 5,213 students in grades 9-12, Reading Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 5,213 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 72% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Reading Sr. High School's student population of 5,213 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 239 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
5,213 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
239 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Reading Sr. 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 Reading Sr. High School is 0.25, 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.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1890 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Reading Sr. High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Reading Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Reading Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Reading Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Reading Sr. High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
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5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Reading Sr. High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
86%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Reading Sr. High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Reading Sr. High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
4%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Reading Sr. High School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Reading Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Reading Sr. High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.25
This chart displays the diversity score of Reading Sr. High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
72%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Reading Sr. High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Reading Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Reading Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Reading Sr. High School's ranking?
Reading Sr. High School is ranked #1890 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Reading Sr. High School often compared to?
Reading Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wilson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Reading Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Reading Sr. High School is 72%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Reading Sr. High School?
5,213 students attend Reading Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Reading Sr. High School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Reading Sr. High School?
Reading Sr. High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Reading Sr. High School offer ?
Reading Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Reading Sr. High School part of?
Reading Sr. High School is part of Reading School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 5,213 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 72% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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