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#532 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 19% in state

Hatboro-horsham Shs

High School · Hatboro-horsham Sd · Horsham, PA

A Hatboro-horsham Sd high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

899 Horsham Road, Horsham, PA 19044

  • Math 50% vs PA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 61% vs PA 64% (2024)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61.4% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.6 pts
Overall Proficiency56% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-3.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
College Readiness8.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation23.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.3:1
District spending per student$23,934
Chronic Absenteeism25.5%

Students at Hatboro-horsham Shs score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency50%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
42%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency61%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
64%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 56% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
73%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
83%
2013
Math
81%
ELA
84%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
80%
2015
Math
85%
ELA
83%
2016
Math
76%
ELA
69%
2017
Math
69%
ELA
63%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
61%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
61%
ELA
72%
2024
Math
50%
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (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

37.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Hatboro-horsham Shs 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$96,189

Median home value

$372,900

Median rent

$1,434/mo

College educated

46.1%

Homeownership

59.7%

Poverty rate

4.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19044; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
23.3% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics27sports offered
13 boys'·14 girls'·46 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
Merakey Education and Autism WarringtonPrivate · tuitionNot rated5–121.7 mi23Compare →
The Quaker School at HorshamPrivate · tuition7.92–112.0 mi87Compare →
Lakeside Girls AcademyPrivate · tuition6.6PK–122.3 mi32Compare →
Archbishop Wood High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.69–123.5 mi839Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Hatboro-horsham Sd

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#2 of 6
District spending per student
$23,934NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hatboro-horsham Shs is listed in Hatboro-Horsham SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hatboro-horsham Shs

Hatboro-horsham Shs is a public high school in Horsham, PA, part of Hatboro-horsham Sd, serving approximately 1,339 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #532 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hatboro-horsham Shs

What grades does Hatboro-horsham Shs serve?

Hatboro-horsham Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Hatboro-horsham Shs?

Hatboro-horsham Shs has an enrollment of approximately 1,339 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hatboro-horsham Shs?

The student-teacher ratio at Hatboro-horsham Shs is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hatboro-horsham Shs rank in PA?

Hatboro-horsham Shs ranks #532 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Hatboro-horsham Shs's MySchoolScout rating?

Hatboro-horsham Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Hatboro-horsham Shs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hatboro-horsham Shs has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Hatboro-horsham Shs a charter school?

No, Hatboro-horsham Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hatboro-horsham Shs a Title I school?

No, Hatboro-horsham Shs is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hatboro-horsham Shs?

37.5% of students at Hatboro-horsham 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
1,339
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
119
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Montgomery County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.5%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 19044)
17,134
Area average commute
25.5 min
Area median age
36.4
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 19044; 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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