Excellent
#85 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 3% in state
Council Rock HS North
High School · Council Rock Sd · Newtown, PA
A Council Rock Sd high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
62 Swamp Rd, Newtown, PA 18940
- Math 83% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 82% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Council Rock HS North score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 83% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 78% (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
13.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Council Rock HS North 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average355/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newtown), 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
$157,591
Median home value
$623,300
Median rent
$2,227/mo
College educated
67.1%
Homeownership
86%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18940; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council Rock HS SouthEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 1,946 | Compare → |
| Villa Joseph Marie High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 395 | Compare → |
| St Katharine Drexel SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–12 | 2.9 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Woods ServicesPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | 1–12 | 4.5 mi | 241 | 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.
Council Rock Sd
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #4 of 14
- District spending per student
- $22,100NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Council Rock HS North is listed in Council Rock SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Council Rock HS North
Council Rock HS North is a public high school in Newtown, PA, part of Council Rock Sd, serving approximately 1,623 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #85 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Council Rock HS North
What grades does Council Rock HS North serve?
Council Rock HS North serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Council Rock HS North?
Council Rock HS North has an enrollment of approximately 1,623 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Council Rock HS North?
The student-teacher ratio at Council Rock HS North is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Council Rock HS North rank in PA?
Council Rock HS North ranks #85 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Council Rock HS North's MySchoolScout rating?
Council Rock HS North has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Council Rock HS North?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Council Rock HS North has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Council Rock HS North a charter school?
No, Council Rock HS North is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Council Rock HS North a Title I school?
No, Council Rock HS North is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Council Rock HS North?
13.4% of students at Council Rock HS North 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
- 1,623
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 125
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bucks County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.7%
- Phone
- (215) 944-1300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 18940)
- 29,797
- Area average commute
- 32.6 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
Official sources & links
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 18940; 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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