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Pennridge High School

Summary:

Pennridge High School is a public high school located in Perkasie, Pennsylvania, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,285 students. It is part of the Pennridge School District, which is ranked 90 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Pennridge High School's Keystone Exam proficiency rates are generally lower than the state averages, particularly in Algebra I (34.9% vs. 41.6% statewide) and Biology (62.3% vs. 50.5% statewide). However, the school performs better in Literature, with 76.9% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 63.2%. Interestingly, the school's African American students perform exceptionally well, ranking 17th out of 284 Pennsylvania high schools in 2023-2024 and 47th out of 260 in 2022-2023, both with 5-star and 4-star ratings, respectively. In contrast, the school's Asian and multi-racial student subgroups have lower rankings and star ratings, indicating potential achievement gaps that need to be addressed.

Pennridge High School's four-year graduation rate of 87.5% in 2022-2023 is on par with the nearby high schools, and its dropout rate of 1.6% in 2022-2023 is also comparable. The school has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 21.05% in 2022-2023, compared to some of the nearby schools like North Penn Senior High School (34.14%) and Quakertown Community High School (24.34%). Additionally, Pennridge High School's spending per student has increased over the years, reaching $18,198 in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1228 North Fifth Street
       Perkasie, PA  18944-2257

(215) 453-6944

District: Pennridge School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
213th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,198 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  2,155

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.6%
Hispanic:
8.2%
Two or more races:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.4% Help


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Compare Details Pennridge High School ranks better than 69% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.78. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pennridge High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.6%), Hispanic (8.2%), two or more races (3.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 27.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pennridge High School is 16.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pennridge High School is $18,198.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pennridge High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pennridge High School 213th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Pennridge High School in the ranking list.)

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Pennridge School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pennridge School District 90th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pennridge High School

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Rank History for all students at Pennridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 84.52 75th 583 87.1%
2004 85.92 57th 590 90.3%
2005 80.43 90th 593 84.8%
2006 79.26 90th 604 85.1%
2007 77.62 102nd 615 83.4%
2008 77.38 109th 621 82.4%
2009 82.01 70th 632 88.9%
2010 79.81 80th 649 87.7%
2011 78.86 85th 660 87.1%
2012 82.13 67th 664 89.9%
2013 75.05 124th 591 79.0%
2014 70.01 166th 580 71.4%
2015 73.69 182nd 680 73.2%
2016 71.68 215th 677 68.2%
2017 76.68 149th 663 77.5%
2018 75.25 178th 673 73.6%
2019 68.17 271st 693 60.9%
2021 67.24 211th 537 60.7%
2022 63.33 261st 634 58.8%
2023 68.89 218th 674 67.7%
2024 68.78 213th 686 69.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pennridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.84 112th 129 13.2%
2024 42.80 84th 150 44.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pennridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.15 251st 652 61.5%
2024 58.97 267th 664 59.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Pennridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 72.47 191st 665 71.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pennridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.46 131st 502 73.9%
2024 63.92 131st 513 74.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Pennridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 63.42 248th 662 62.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Pennridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.44 80th 112 28.6%
2024 61.70 58th 121 52.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Pennridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.47 47th 260 81.9%
2024 91.94 17th 284 94.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pennridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.52 40th 252 84.1%
2024 53.72 123rd 274 55.1%
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Rank History for White students at Pennridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.92 235th 577 59.3%
2024 61.73 226th 595 62.0%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Open Quote Great school in a solid district. My general view is there are many who CARE about the quality of education and their students. They offer an amazing instrumental music program throughout the district beginning in 3rd grade but be warned when you get to the High School to seek instrumental music lessons from outside the building. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Open Quote Exceptional teachers for the most part. They really care about the students. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Open Quote great teachers and nice students Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pennridge High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1585 9 14 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1616
1989 1455 16 16 11 1 n/a n/a 0 1499
1990 1401 20 20 12 2 n/a n/a 0 1455
1991 1456 28 20 16 3 n/a n/a 0 1523
1992 1437 24 20 16 2 n/a n/a 0 1499
1993 1502 24 15 17 1 n/a n/a 0 1559
1994 1576 18 21 14 1 n/a n/a 0 1630
1995 1754 25 17 21 1 n/a n/a 0 1818
1996 1754 25 17 21 1 n/a n/a 0 1818
1997 1847 23 18 20 1 n/a n/a 0 1909
1998 1891 25 15 22 0 n/a n/a 0 1953
1999 1904 27 18 26 2 n/a n/a 0 1977
2000 1903 23 25 36 2 n/a n/a 0 1989
2001 1962 22 23 30 1 n/a n/a 0 2038
2002 2103 24 21 39 1 n/a n/a 0 2188
2003 2103 24 21 39 1 n/a n/a 0 2188
2004 2222 31 18 35 2 n/a n/a 0 2308
2005 2296 33 24 34 4 n/a n/a 0 2391
2006 2288 39 22 34 4 n/a n/a 0 2387
2007 2318 34 28 23 3 n/a n/a 0 2406
2008 2253 36 34 33 6 n/a n/a 0 2362
2009 2206 41 36 55 5 n/a n/a 0 2343
2010 2217 38 45 54 5 n/a n/a 0 2359
2011 2182 48 47 65 3 3 1 0 2349
2012 2183 44 49 62 1 3 3 0 2345
2013 2145 45 54 51 3 5 4 0 2307
2014 2129 64 54 55 1 6 4 0 2313
2015 2132 65 51 60 2 7 12 0 2329
2016 2130 56 70 67 2 7 18 0 2350
2017 2081 60 67 87 1 3 27 0 2326
2018 2099 50 71 106 1 1 27 0 2355
2019 2057 55 76 122 0 1 21 0 2332
2020 2057 55 69 126 2 1 28 0 2338
2021 2058 56 75 131 6 1 43 0 2370
2022 1997 67 73 144 6 1 54 0 2342
2023 1928 61 70 156 7 0 63 0 2285
2024 1779 53 57 177 6 0 83 0 2155

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pennridge High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1616 109.0 14.8 n/a
1989 1499 108.5 13.8 n/a
1990 1455 105.0 13.8 0
1991 1523 104.0 14.6 n/a
1992 1499 90.2 16.6 n/a
1993 1559 82.0 19.0 n/a
1994 1630 86.3 18.9 n/a
1995 1818 91.0 20.0 n/a
1996 1818 91.0 20.0 n/a
1997 1909 92.1 20.7 n/a
1998 1953 94.2 20.7 n/a
1999 1977 103.0 19.2 n/a
2000 1989 107.0 18.6 5.4
2001 2038 119.1 17.1 5.5
2002 2188 123.2 17.8 6.9
2003 2188 123.2 17.8 6.9
2004 2308 129.0 17.9 5.4
2005 2391 135.2 17.7 6.3
2006 2387 138.5 17.2 3.4
2007 2406 142.1 16.9 8.5
2008 2362 145.6 16.2 7.5
2009 2343 147.0 15.9 9.4
2010 2359 147.2 16.0 11.1
2011 2349 145.0 16.2 12.6
2012 2345 143.6 16.3 15.3
2013 2307 144.2 15.9 15.6
2014 2313 144.1 16.0 16
2015 2329 136.0 17.1 19.5
2016 2350 127.0 18.5 19
2017 2326 125.7 18.5 16
2018 2355 122.2 19.2 18.6
2019 2332 134.8 17.2 16.8
2020 2338 136.4 17.1 14.2
2021 2370 134.9 17.5 17.4
2022 2342 140.0 16.7 17.8
2023 2285 138.0 16.5 21.1
2024 2155 132.6 16.2 27.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pennridge High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1616 109.0 14.8 n/a
1989 1499 108.5 13.8 n/a
1990 1455 105.0 13.8 0
1991 1523 104.0 14.6 n/a
1992 1499 90.2 16.6 n/a
1993 1559 82.0 19.0 n/a
1994 1630 86.3 18.9 n/a
1995 1818 91.0 20.0 n/a
1996 1818 91.0 20.0 n/a
1997 1909 92.1 20.7 n/a
1998 1953 94.2 20.7 n/a
1999 1977 103.0 19.2 n/a
2000 1989 107.0 18.6 5.4
2001 2038 119.1 17.1 5.5
2002 2188 123.2 17.8 6.9
2003 2188 123.2 17.8 6.9
2004 2308 129.0 17.9 5.4
2005 2391 135.2 17.7 6.3
2006 2387 138.5 17.2 3.4
2007 2406 142.1 16.9 8.5
2008 2362 145.6 16.2 7.5
2009 2343 147.0 15.9 9.4
2010 2359 147.2 16.0 11.1
2011 2349 145.0 16.2 12.6
2012 2345 143.6 16.3 15.3
2013 2307 144.2 15.9 15.6
2014 2313 144.1 16.0 16
2015 2329 136.0 17.1 19.5
2016 2350 127.0 18.5 19
2017 2326 125.7 18.5 16
2018 2355 122.2 19.2 18.6
2019 2332 134.8 17.2 16.8
2020 2338 136.4 17.1 14.2
2021 2370 134.9 17.5 17.4
2022 2342 140.0 16.7 17.8
2023 2285 138.0 16.5 21.1
2024 2155 132.6 16.2 27.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pennridge High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $18 (0.1%) $15,502 (99.9%) $15,520
2020 $15 (0.1%) $16,459 (99.9%) $16,474
2021 $132 (0.8%) $16,696 (99.2%) $16,828
2022 $200 (1.1%) $17,998 (98.9%) $18,198

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pennridge High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 271st of 693 High schoolsRanks 218th of 674 High schools
 6.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennridge High School)67.843.9
 23.9%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Pennridge High School)73.460
 13.4%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Pennridge High School)76.266.5
 9.7%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students23322285
 2%
African American5561
 10.9%
American Indian07
Asian7670
 7.9%
Hispanic122156
 27.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White20571928
 6.3%
Two or More Races2163
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.8%21.1%
 4.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pennridge High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,155 students attended Pennridge High School.

Students at Pennridge High School are 83% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American.

Pennridge High School ranks 213th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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