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#2248 of 2,846 schools in PA

Academy Park HS

High School · Southeast Delco Sd · Sharon Hill, PA

A Southeast Delco Sd high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

300 Calcon Hook Rd, Sharon Hill, PA 19079

  • Math 16% vs PA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 40% vs PA 64% (2024)
  • 83.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15.8% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.5% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-26.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-24.5 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-5.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
College Readiness3.7Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate83%
AP Participation8.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.3:1
District spending per student$17,413
Chronic Absenteeism58%

Students at Academy Park HS score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency16%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
42%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency40%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
64%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 28% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
30%
ELA
40%
2010
Math
45%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
38%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
36%
ELA
51%
2014
Math
48%
ELA
59%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
54%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
31%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
39%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
39%
2024
Math
16%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Academy Park HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,154/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sharon Hill), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$57,002

Median home value

$159,800

Median rent

$1,212/mo

College educated

23.8%

Homeownership

61.1%

Poverty rate

25.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19079; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
8.1% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
7 boys'·9 girls'·30 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Christ AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–110.8 mi29Compare →
Liberty Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.8 mi27Compare →
Delaware County Technical High School - FolcroftEnrollment path unverified7.99–121.3 mi63Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Southeast Delco Sd

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 of 6
District spending per student
$17,413NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Academy Park HS is listed in Southeast Delco SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Academy Park HS

Academy Park HS is a public high school in Sharon Hill, PA, part of Southeast Delco Sd, serving approximately 1,286 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,248 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Academy Park HS

What grades does Academy Park HS serve?

Academy Park HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Academy Park HS?

Academy Park HS has an enrollment of approximately 1,286 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy Park HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Academy Park HS is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Academy Park HS rank in PA?

Academy Park HS ranks #2,248 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Academy Park HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Academy Park HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Academy Park HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Academy Park HS has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Academy Park HS a charter school?

No, Academy Park HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Academy Park HS a Title I school?

No, Academy Park HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Academy Park HS?

100.0% of students at Academy Park HS 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
1,286
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
79
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Delaware County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
58.0%
4-Year Graduation
83.0%
Area population (ZIP 19079)
9,014
Area average commute
35.5 min
Area median age
33.9
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 19079; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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