Very Good
#1006 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 35% in state
Jenkintown Middle/high School
High School · Jenkintown Sd · Jenkintown, PA
A Jenkintown Sd high school serving grades 7th – 12th.
West and Highlands Avenues, Jenkintown, PA 19046
- Math 44% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 79% vs PA 56% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Jenkintown Middle/high School score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 62% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 82% (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 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jenkintown Middle/high School 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 76Very Walkable
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,129/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jenkintown), 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
$112,959
Median home value
$446,800
Median rent
$1,433/mo
College educated
62.7%
Homeownership
68.1%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19046; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Cheltenham HSEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,457 | Compare → |
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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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jenkintown Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $21,525NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jenkintown Middle/high School is listed in Jenkintown SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jenkintown Middle/high School
Jenkintown Middle/high School is a public high school in Jenkintown, PA, part of Jenkintown Sd, serving approximately 310 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,006 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jenkintown Middle/high School
What grades does Jenkintown Middle/high School serve?
Jenkintown Middle/high School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Jenkintown Middle/high School?
Jenkintown Middle/high School has an enrollment of approximately 310 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jenkintown Middle/high School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jenkintown Middle/high School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jenkintown Middle/high School rank in PA?
Jenkintown Middle/high School ranks #1,006 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Jenkintown Middle/high School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jenkintown Middle/high School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Jenkintown Middle/high School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jenkintown Middle/high School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Jenkintown Middle/high School a charter school?
No, Jenkintown Middle/high School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jenkintown Middle/high School a Title I school?
No, Jenkintown Middle/high School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jenkintown Middle/high School?
28.1% of students at Jenkintown Middle/high School 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 310
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.8%
- Phone
- (215) 884-1801
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 19046)
- 19,143
- Area average commute
- 29.7 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
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 19046; 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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