Excellent
#40 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 1% in state
Plymouth-whitemarsh Shs
High School · Colonial Sd · Plymouth Meeting, PA
A Colonial Sd high school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
201 E Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
- Math 77% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 85% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 90.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Plymouth-whitemarsh Shs score 81% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 81% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 86% (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
32.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Plymouth-whitemarsh Shs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$133,942
Median home value
$452,400
Median rent
$1,771/mo
College educated
52.6%
Homeownership
76.8%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19462; 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.
Colonial Sd
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $22,793NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Plymouth-whitemarsh Shs is listed in Colonial SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Plymouth-whitemarsh Shs
Plymouth-whitemarsh Shs is a public high school in Plymouth Meeting, PA, part of Colonial Sd, serving approximately 1,597 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #40 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Plymouth-whitemarsh Shs
What grades does Plymouth-whitemarsh Shs serve?
Plymouth-whitemarsh Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Plymouth-whitemarsh Shs?
Plymouth-whitemarsh Shs has an enrollment of approximately 1,597 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plymouth-whitemarsh Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Plymouth-whitemarsh Shs is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Plymouth-whitemarsh Shs rank in PA?
Plymouth-whitemarsh Shs ranks #40 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Plymouth-whitemarsh Shs's MySchoolScout rating?
Plymouth-whitemarsh Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Plymouth-whitemarsh Shs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Plymouth-whitemarsh Shs has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Plymouth-whitemarsh Shs a charter school?
No, Plymouth-whitemarsh Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Plymouth-whitemarsh Shs a Title I school?
No, Plymouth-whitemarsh Shs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Plymouth-whitemarsh Shs?
32.7% of students at Plymouth-whitemarsh Shs 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
- 1,597
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 108
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.9%
- Phone
- (610) 825-1500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90.0%
- Area population (ZIP 19462)
- 16,215
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
Official sources & links
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 19462; 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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