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#664 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 23% in state

Pennsbury HS

High School · Pennsbury Sd · Fairless Hills, PA

A Pennsbury Sd high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

705 Hood Blvd, Fairless Hills, PA 19030

  • Math 50% vs PA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 75% vs PA 64% (2024)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.69 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics7.6Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50.2% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency74.6% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+8.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+10.6 pts
Overall Proficiency62% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+0.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile64th
College Readiness7.3Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation16.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
District spending per student$20,211
Chronic Absenteeism27.7%

Students at Pennsbury HS score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency50%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
42%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency75%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
64%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 62% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
71%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
69%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
88%
2013
Math
76%
ELA
86%
2014
Math
79%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
81%
ELA
90%
2016
Math
79%
ELA
88%
2017
Math
74%
ELA
83%
2018
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2019
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
75%
2024
Math
50%
ELA
75%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 83% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

29.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Pennsbury 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 51Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$92,411

Median home value

$344,300

Median rent

$1,259/mo

College educated

23.2%

Homeownership

76.7%

Poverty rate

7.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19030; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
16.3% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics25sports offered
13 boys'·12 girls'·57 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Conwell Egan Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.8private9–121.1 mi517Compare →
Bucks County Technical High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.89–121.3 mi1,427Compare →
Faith Baptist Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.7privatePK–121.8 mi84Compare →
Center for Student Learning Cs at PennsburyCharter · enrollment unverified6.26–122.0 mi167Compare →

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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Pennsbury Sd

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#8 of 14
District spending per student
$20,211NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pennsbury HS is listed in Pennsbury SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pennsbury HS

Pennsbury HS is a public high school in Fairless Hills, PA, part of Pennsbury Sd, serving approximately 2,869 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #664 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pennsbury HS

What grades does Pennsbury HS serve?

Pennsbury HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Pennsbury HS?

Pennsbury HS has an enrollment of approximately 2,869 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pennsbury HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Pennsbury HS is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pennsbury HS rank in PA?

Pennsbury HS ranks #664 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Pennsbury HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Pennsbury HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Pennsbury HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pennsbury HS has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Pennsbury HS a charter school?

No, Pennsbury HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pennsbury HS a Title I school?

No, Pennsbury HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pennsbury HS?

29.9% of students at Pennsbury 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
2,869
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
220
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Bucks County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.7%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 19030)
12,310
Area average commute
25 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 19030; 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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