Serving 4,191 students in grades 9-12, Upper Darby Sr. 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 51% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Upper Darby 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 Upper Darby Sr. High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Upper Darby Sr. High School is ranked #1400 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Upper Darby Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Upper Darby Sr. High School is 87%, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Upper Darby Sr. High School?
4,191 students attend Upper Darby Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Upper Darby Sr. High School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Upper Darby Sr. High School?
Upper Darby Sr. High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Upper Darby Sr. High School offer ?
Upper Darby Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Upper Darby Sr. High School part of?
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