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Perkiomen Valley High School vs. Spring-ford Shs 9-12 Center

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School Overview

School
Perkiomen Valley High School
509 Gravel Rd
Collegeville, PA 19426
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Spring-ford Shs 9-12 Center
350 S Lewis Rd
Royersford, PA 19468
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Perkiomen Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)

Spring-ford Shs 9-12 Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,714 students in grades 9-12, Perkiomen Valley High School ranks in the top 30% 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 50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,662 students in grades 9-12, Spring-ford Shs 9-12 Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher 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 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,714 students
2,662 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Perkiomen Valley 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 Spring-ford Shs 9-12 Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Perkiomen Valley High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Spring-ford Shs 9-12 Center.
Total Classroom Teachers
119 teachers
184 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Perkiomen Valley 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 Spring-ford Shs 9-12 Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Perkiomen Valley High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Perkiomen Valley 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 Spring-ford Shs 9-12 Center with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Spring-Ford Area 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

#734 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
#1101 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Perkiomen Valley 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 Spring-ford Shs 9-12 Center, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50%
(Top 50% in PA)
65%
(Top 20% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Perkiomen Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Perkiomen Valley 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 Spring-ford Shs 9-12 Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Spring-Ford Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
69%
(Top 30% 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 Perkiomen Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Perkiomen Valley 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 Spring-ford Shs 9-12 Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Spring-Ford Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
56%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
71%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Perkiomen Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Perkiomen Valley 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 Spring-ford Shs 9-12 Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Spring-Ford Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
97%
(Top 5% in PA)
93%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Perkiomen Valley High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Perkiomen Valley 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 Spring-ford Shs 9-12 Center with the average graduation rate observed in the Spring-Ford Area 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 Perkiomen Valley High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Spring-ford Shs 9-12 Center by grade.
Grade 9 Students
426
650
Grade 10 Students
448
668
Grade 11 Students
385
641
Grade 12 Students
455
703

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Perkiomen Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Perkiomen Valley 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 Spring-ford Shs 9-12 Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Spring-Ford Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Perkiomen Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Perkiomen Valley 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 Spring-ford Shs 9-12 Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Spring-Ford Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Perkiomen Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Perkiomen Valley 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 Spring-ford Shs 9-12 Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Spring-Ford Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
82%
70%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Perkiomen Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Perkiomen Valley 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 Spring-ford Shs 9-12 Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Spring-Ford Area 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
2%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Perkiomen Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Perkiomen Valley 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 Spring-ford Shs 9-12 Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Spring-Ford Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.32
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of Perkiomen Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Perkiomen Valley 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 Spring-ford Shs 9-12 Center, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Spring-Ford Area 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
19%
21%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Perkiomen Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Perkiomen Valley 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 Spring-ford Shs 9-12 Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Spring-Ford Area 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
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Perkiomen Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Perkiomen Valley 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 reduced-price lunch at Spring-ford Shs 9-12 Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Spring-Ford Area 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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