Council Rock High School North vs. Pennsbury High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Council Rock High School North ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Pennsbury High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,674 students in grades 9-12, Council Rock High School North ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,847 students in grades 9-12, Pennsbury High School ranks in the top 20% 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 48% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,674 students
2,847 students
Total Classroom Teachers
123 teachers
219 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#345 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#534 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
79%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
60%
Graduation Rate
97%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
446
688
Grade 10 Students
382
713
Grade 11 Students
408
693
Grade 12 Students
438
753
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
14%
8%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
78%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%