Serving 159 students in grades 9-12, Weatherly Area Sr. High School ranks in the top 50% 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 70-79% (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 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Weatherly Area Sr. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Weatherly Area 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% 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 Weatherly Area Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Weatherly Area Sr. High School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Weatherly Area Sr. High School?
159 students attend Weatherly Area Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Weatherly Area Sr. High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Weatherly Area Sr. High School?
Weatherly Area Sr. High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Weatherly Area Sr. High School offer ?
Weatherly Area Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Weatherly Area Sr. High School part of?
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