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Penn Wood High School vs. Interboro Sr. High School

Should you attend Penn Wood High School or Interboro Sr. High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Penn Wood High School
100 Green Avenue
Lansdowne, PA 19050
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Interboro Sr. High School
16th & Amosland Road
Prospect Park, PA 19076
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 1,118 students in grades 9-12, Penn Wood 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 5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower 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 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,073 students in grades 9-12, Interboro 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). 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 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,118 students
1,073 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Penn Wood High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Interboro Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Penn Wood High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Interboro Sr. High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
83 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Penn Wood High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Interboro Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Penn Wood High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the William Penn School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Interboro Sr. High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Interboro School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2410 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#2088 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Penn Wood High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Interboro Sr. High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
5%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Penn Wood High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the William Penn School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Interboro Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Interboro School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
39%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
<50%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Penn Wood High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the William Penn School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Interboro Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Interboro School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
<50%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Penn Wood High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the William Penn School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Interboro Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Interboro School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
92%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Penn Wood High School with the average graduation rate observed in the William Penn School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Interboro Sr. High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Interboro School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Penn Wood High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Interboro Sr. High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
16
263
Grade 10 Students
374
265
Grade 11 Students
372
256
Grade 12 Students
356
289

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Penn Wood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the William Penn School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Interboro Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Interboro School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Penn Wood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the William Penn School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Interboro Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Interboro School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
89%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Penn Wood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the William Penn School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Interboro Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Interboro School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
3%
66%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Penn Wood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the William Penn School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Interboro Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Interboro School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Penn Wood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the William Penn School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Interboro Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Interboro School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.21
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of Penn Wood High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the William Penn School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Interboro Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Interboro School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
53%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Penn Wood High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the William Penn School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Interboro Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Interboro School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
(17-18 School Year Data)
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Penn Wood High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the William Penn School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2017-18 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Interboro Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Interboro School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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