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#1203 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 42% in state
Abington Shs
High School · Abington Sd · Abington, PA
An Abington Sd high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
900 Highland Avenue, Abington, PA 19001
- Math 50% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 66% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Abington Shs score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 26 points since 2019, to 58% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Abington Shs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$105,271
Median home value
$343,000
Median rent
$1,355/mo
College educated
47.4%
Homeownership
82.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenkintown Middle/high SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 7–12 | 1.1 mi | 310 | Compare → |
| Abington Friends SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.8private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 555 | Compare → |
| Cheltenham HSEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 1,457 | Compare → |
| Milestone AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 10–12 | 2.5 mi | 11 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Abington Sd
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 9
- District spending per student
- $18,959NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Abington Shs is listed in Abington SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Abington Shs
Abington Shs is a public high school in Abington, PA, part of Abington Sd, serving approximately 2,793 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,203 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Abington Shs
What grades does Abington Shs serve?
Abington Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Abington Shs?
Abington Shs has an enrollment of approximately 2,793 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abington Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Abington Shs is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Abington Shs rank in PA?
Abington Shs ranks #1,203 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Abington Shs's MySchoolScout rating?
Abington Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Abington Shs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Abington Shs has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Abington Shs a charter school?
No, Abington Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Abington Shs a Title I school?
No, Abington Shs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Abington Shs?
33.8% of students at Abington Shs qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,793
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 158
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.2%
- Phone
- (215) 884-4700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 19001)
- 17,601
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19001; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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