Below Average
#2378 of 2,846 schools in PA
Penn Wood HS
High School · William Penn SD
100 Green Avenue, Lansdowne, PA 19050
Enrollment
1,118
Student-Teacher
12.6:1
Score
4.4
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,118
Student-Teacher
12.6:1
Score
4.4
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Pennsylvania schools
#2,378 of 2,846
In Lansdowne
#3 of 3
public schools
In district
#8 of 10
William Penn SD
Academic growth
7.5 / 10
Very Good
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Penn Wood HS
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About Penn Wood HS
Penn Wood HS is a public high school in Lansdowne, PA, part of William Penn SD. Penn Wood HS serves approximately 1,118 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Penn Wood HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,378 of 2,846 schools in PA.
Structured state assessment records for Penn Wood HS show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
- This school 4.4 · Below Average
- PA avg 6.6
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Penn Wood HS sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
70% of students at Penn Wood HS were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Penn Wood HS — Students at Penn Wood HS score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores PA PSSA (2023-24)
Based on 22 test records from PA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.5/10.
How Penn Wood HS Compares
See how Penn Wood HS performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
100 Green Avenue, Lansdowne, PA 19050
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Penn Wood HS may also want to explore other high schools in the area. MONSIGNOR BONNER & ARCHBISHOP PRENDERGAST HS (rated 5.8/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Drexel Hill), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Upper Darby SHS (rated 5.5/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Drexel Hill), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Lansdowne, see our Lansdowne schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| LANSDOWNE FRIENDS SCHOOL Lansdowne | 0.3 mi | 7.8 |
| SS. CYRIL & PHILOMENA SCHOOL Lansdowne | 0.5 mi | 6.3 |
| East Lansdowne El Sch East Lansdowne | 0.4 mi | 5.0 |
| Beverly Hills MS Upper Darby | 0.6 mi | 2.5 |
| Ardmore Avenue El Sch Lansdowne | 0.5 mi | 4.7 |
| Bywood El Sch Upper Darby | 0.8 mi | 4.3 |
| Vision Academy CS Lansdowne | 0.6 mi | 7.5 |
| MONSIGNOR BONNER & ARCHBISHOP PRENDERGAST HS Drexel Hill | 0.7 mi | 5.8 |
| Stonehurst Hills El Sch Upper Darby | 0.8 mi | 2.9 |
| Upper Darby SHS Drexel Hill | 1.0 mi | 5.5 |
| Charles Kelly El Sch Drexel Hill | 1.1 mi | 3.7 |
| Park Lane El Sch Darby | 1.4 mi | 6.1 |
| HOLY CHILD ACADEMY Drexel Hill | 1.2 mi | 9.0 |
| W B Evans El Sch Yeadon | 1.2 mi | 5.9 |
| Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy Yeadon | 1.3 mi | — |
| Highland Park El Sch Upper Darby | 1.6 mi | 4.3 |
| Anderson Add B Sch Philadelphia | 1.4 mi | 4.8 |
| Garrettford El Sch Drexel Hill | 1.4 mi | 4.5 |
| ST ANDREW SCHOOL Drexel Hill | 1.4 mi | 6.4 |
| Bell Avenue School Yeadon | 1.7 mi | 3.8 |
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
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Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| East Allegheny JSHS North Versailles, PA | 4.5 |
| Furness Horace HS Philadelphia, PA | 4.5 |
| McKeesport Area SHS Mckeesport, PA | 4.3 |
| Pottstown HS Pottstown, PA | 4.3 |
| Wyoming Area Sec Ctr Exeter, PA | 4.3 |
| Greater Nanticoke Area SHS Nanticoke, PA | 4.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Penn Wood HS
What grades does Penn Wood HS serve?
Penn Wood HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Penn Wood HS?
Penn Wood HS has an enrollment of approximately 1,118 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Penn Wood HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Penn Wood HS is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Penn Wood HS rank in PA?
Penn Wood HS ranks #2,378 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Penn Wood HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Penn Wood HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Penn Wood HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Penn Wood HS has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Penn Wood HS a charter school?
No, Penn Wood HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Penn Wood HS a Title I school?
No, Penn Wood HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Penn Wood HS?
100.2% of students at Penn Wood 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 89
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Delaware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 69.9%
- Phone
- (610) 284-8080
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
Resources & Links
District
William Penn SD- District Enrollment
- 4,547
- Schools in District
- 11
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $20,485
- District Rank
- #8 of 10
Other Schools in This District
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