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Top 39% in state

Cheltenham HS

High School · Cheltenham Sd · Wyncote, PA

A Cheltenham Sd high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

500 Rices Mill Rd, Wyncote, PA 19095

  • Math 31% vs PA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 65% vs PA 64% (2024)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.13 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30.5% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.8% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-11.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.8 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-7.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
College Readiness8.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation34.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$25,413
Chronic Absenteeism34.4%

Students at Cheltenham HS score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency31%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
42%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency65%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
64%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 48% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
64%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
73%
ELA
83%
2014
Math
70%
ELA
78%
2015
Math
68%
ELA
80%
2016
Math
64%
ELA
73%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
59%
ELA
68%
2019
Math
59%
ELA
68%
2020*
Math
51%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
51%
ELA
25%
2024
Math
31%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (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

46.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Cheltenham 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 39Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$108,250

Median home value

$419,400

Median rent

$1,776/mo

College educated

65.2%

Homeownership

52.6%

Poverty rate

12.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19095; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
34.7% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
10 boys'·6 girls'·40 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

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hill Freedman World AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.66–121.3 mi572Compare →
New Medina Learning InstitutePrivate · tuition6.3privateK–121.3 mi49Compare →
Jenkintown Middle/high SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.17–121.6 mi310Compare →
La Salle College High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2private9–121.6 mi1,141Compare →

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.

Cheltenham Sd

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#4 of 7
District spending per student
$25,413NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cheltenham HS is listed in Cheltenham SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cheltenham HS

Cheltenham HS is a public high school in Wyncote, PA, part of Cheltenham Sd, serving approximately 1,457 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,105 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cheltenham HS

What grades does Cheltenham HS serve?

Cheltenham HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Cheltenham HS?

Cheltenham HS has an enrollment of approximately 1,457 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cheltenham HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Cheltenham HS is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cheltenham HS rank in PA?

Cheltenham HS ranks #1,105 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Cheltenham HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Cheltenham HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Cheltenham HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cheltenham HS has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Cheltenham HS a charter school?

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

Is Cheltenham HS a Title I school?

No, Cheltenham HS is not currently a Title I school.

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

46.9% of students at Cheltenham 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
1,457
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
102
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Montgomery County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.4%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 19095)
7,759
Area average commute
28.9 min
Area median age
40.4
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 19095; 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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