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Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy
School · William Penn SD
600 Cypress St, Yeadon, PA 19050
Enrollment
389
Student-Teacher
55.6:1
Grades
9th – 9th
Enrollment
389
Student-Teacher
55.6:1
Grades
9th – 9th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy
Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy is a public school in Yeadon, PA, part of the William Penn SD. The school serves approximately 389 students in grades 9th – 9th with a student-teacher ratio of 55.6:1. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $62,517, where 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
The school is situated in a large suburban setting.
What Parents Should Know
The student-teacher ratio at Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy is 55.6:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 9th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 389 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 55.6:1
- Address
- 600 Cypress St, Yeadon, PA 19050
- Phone
- (610) 284-8000
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
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Test Scores
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How Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy Compares
See how Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
600 Cypress St, Yeadon, PA 19050
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. Motivation HS (rated 7.7/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Philadelphia). Another option is Park Lane El Sch (rated 7.7/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Darby). Additionally, W B Evans El Sch (rated 7.6/10, 0.1 miles away). For more schools in Yeadon, see our Yeadon schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| W B Evans El Sch Yeadon | 0.1 mi | 7.6 |
| Anderson Add B Sch Philadelphia | 0.7 mi | 6.3 |
| Bell Avenue School Yeadon | 0.7 mi | 5.6 |
| Motivation HS Philadelphia | 0.7 mi | 7.7 |
| Vision Academy CS Lansdowne | 0.8 mi | 6.4 |
| Catharine Joseph Sch Philadelphia | 0.9 mi | 7.2 |
| Stonehurst Hills El Sch Upper Darby | 1.0 mi | 5.2 |
| East Lansdowne El Sch East Lansdowne | 0.9 mi | 6.7 |
| Bryant William C Sch Philadelphia | 1.1 mi | 7.0 |
| Park Lane El Sch Darby | 1.0 mi | 7.7 |
| Longstreth William C Sch Philadelphia | 1.0 mi | 5.2 |
| Penn Wood MS Darby | 1.2 mi | 6.8 |
| FAITH CONNECTION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Philadelphia | 1.1 mi | 5.6 |
| Mastery CS-Harrity Campus Philadelphia | 1.1 mi | 6.5 |
| GREATER HOPE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Philadelphia | 1.2 mi | 6.8 |
| SS. CYRIL & PHILOMENA SCHOOL Lansdowne | 1.1 mi | 6.3 |
| Southwest Leadership Academy CS Philadelphia | 1.4 mi | 4.2 |
| Philadelphia Montessori CS Philadelphia | 1.5 mi | 3.9 |
| Boys' Latin of Philadelphia CS Philadelphia | 1.3 mi | 4.0 |
| Harrington Avery D Sch Philadelphia | 1.3 mi | 6.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 19050 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$62,517
Median Home Value
$188,700
Median Rent
$1,166/mo
Population
28,819
College Educated
30.4%
Homeownership
62.6%
Avg Commute
33.4 min
Poverty Rate
11.1%
Median Age
42.6
Community Profile
The community surrounding Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy has a median household income of $62,517. It is an area where 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $188,700, with a median rent of $1,166/month. The area has a poverty rate of 11.1%. The average commute for residents is 33 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy
What grades does Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy serve?
Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy serves students in grades 9th through 9th.
How many students attend Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy?
Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy has an enrollment of approximately 389 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy is 55.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy a charter school?
No, Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy a Title I school?
No, Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy?
100.0% of students at Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- High (2,102/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Yeadon). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 389
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 55.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Delaware County
- Phone
- (610) 284-8000
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
William Penn SD- District Enrollment
- 4,547
- Schools in District
- 11
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $20,485
Other Schools in This District
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