Excellent
#188 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 7% in state
Penncrest HS
High School · Rose Tree Media Sd · Media, PA
A Rose Tree Media Sd high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
134 Barren Rd, Media, PA 19063
- Math 65% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 85% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 94.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Penncrest HS score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 75% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 79% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Penncrest 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,811/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Media), 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
$121,899
Median home value
$505,500
Median rent
$1,623/mo
College educated
59.8%
Homeownership
69.7%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19063; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Rose Tree Media Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $22,344NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Penncrest HS is listed in Rose Tree Media SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Penncrest HS
Penncrest HS is a public high school in Media, PA, part of Rose Tree Media Sd, serving approximately 1,227 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #188 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Penncrest HS
What grades does Penncrest HS serve?
Penncrest HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Penncrest HS?
Penncrest HS has an enrollment of approximately 1,227 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Penncrest HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Penncrest 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 Penncrest HS rank in PA?
Penncrest HS ranks #188 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Penncrest HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Penncrest HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Penncrest HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Penncrest HS has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Penncrest HS a charter school?
No, Penncrest HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Penncrest HS a Title I school?
No, Penncrest HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Penncrest HS?
21.2% of students at Penncrest 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
- 1,227
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 97
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Delaware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.5%
- Phone
- (610) 627-6201
- 4-Year Graduation
- 94.0%
- Area population (ZIP 19063)
- 38,206
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 19063; 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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