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#1461 of 2,846 schools in PA
Boyertown Area Shs
High School · Boyertown Area Sd · Boyertown, PA
A Boyertown Area Sd high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
120 N Monroe St, Boyertown, PA 19512
- Math 46% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 67% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Boyertown Area Shs score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 57% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (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
28.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Boyertown Area Shs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low1/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,036
Median home value
$247,500
Median rent
$1,146/mo
College educated
22.6%
Homeownership
72.8%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19512; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buxmont AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 8–12 | 4.4 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Pottsgrove ShsEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | 4.7 mi | 986 | Compare → |
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.
Boyertown Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 9
- District spending per student
- $16,494NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Boyertown Area Shs is listed in Boyertown Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Boyertown Area Shs
Boyertown Area Shs is a public high school in Boyertown, PA, part of Boyertown Area Sd, serving approximately 2,162 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,461 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Boyertown Area Shs
What grades does Boyertown Area Shs serve?
Boyertown Area Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Boyertown Area Shs?
Boyertown Area Shs has an enrollment of approximately 2,162 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boyertown Area Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Boyertown Area Shs is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Boyertown Area Shs rank in PA?
Boyertown Area Shs ranks #1,461 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Boyertown Area Shs's MySchoolScout rating?
Boyertown Area Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Boyertown Area Shs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Boyertown Area Shs has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Boyertown Area Shs a charter school?
No, Boyertown Area Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Boyertown Area Shs a Title I school?
No, Boyertown Area Shs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Boyertown Area Shs?
28.6% of students at Boyertown Area 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
- 2,162
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 118
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Berks County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.4%
- Phone
- (610) 369-7435
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 19512)
- 15,420
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 46.7
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 19512; 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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