Excellent
#17 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 1% in state
New Hope-solebury HS
High School · New Hope-solebury Sd · New Hope, PA
A New Hope-solebury Sd high school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
182 W Bridge St, New Hope, PA 18938
- Math 70% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 90% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at New Hope-solebury HS score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 80% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 93% (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 26 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where New Hope-solebury 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 72Very Walkable
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,744/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Hope), 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
$161,146
Median home value
$701,700
Median rent
$2,005/mo
College educated
66.8%
Homeownership
87.7%
Poverty rate
2.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18938; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hunterdon Regional High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 7–12 | 3.9 mi | 392 | 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.
New Hope-solebury Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $30,229NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Hope-solebury HS is listed in New Hope-Solebury SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Hope-solebury HS
New Hope-solebury HS is a public high school in New Hope, PA, part of New Hope-solebury Sd, serving approximately 447 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #17 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Hope-solebury HS
What grades does New Hope-solebury HS serve?
New Hope-solebury HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend New Hope-solebury HS?
New Hope-solebury HS has an enrollment of approximately 447 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Hope-solebury HS?
The student-teacher ratio at New Hope-solebury HS is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Hope-solebury HS rank in PA?
New Hope-solebury HS ranks #17 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is New Hope-solebury HS's MySchoolScout rating?
New Hope-solebury HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 New Hope-solebury HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Hope-solebury HS has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is New Hope-solebury HS a charter school?
No, New Hope-solebury HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Hope-solebury HS a Title I school?
No, New Hope-solebury HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Hope-solebury HS?
15.7% of students at New Hope-solebury 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
- 447
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Bucks County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.1%
- Phone
- (215) 862-2028
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 18938)
- 13,192
- Area average commute
- 34.5 min
- Area median age
- 58.1
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 18938; 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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