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#915 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 32% in state

Pottsgrove Shs

High School · Pottsgrove Sd · Pottstown, PA

A Pottsgrove Sd high school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1345 Kauffman Rd, Pottstown, PA 19464

  • Math 37% vs PA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 63% vs PA 64% (2024)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36.7% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63.4% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-5.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.6 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+16.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
College Readiness7.9Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation21.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
District spending per student$19,936
Chronic Absenteeism28.5%

Students at Pottsgrove Shs score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency37%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
42%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency63%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
64%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 50% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
56%
ELA
66%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
53%
ELA
64%
2012
Math
64%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
74%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
70%
ELA
84%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
81%
2016
Math
59%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
60%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
56%
ELA
66%
2019
Math
56%
ELA
66%
2020*
Math
60%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
60%
ELA
30%
2024
Math
37%
ELA
63%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (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

99.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Pottsgrove Shs 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 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,897/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pottstown), 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

$76,338

Median home value

$231,700

Median rent

$1,226/mo

College educated

27.8%

Homeownership

65.2%

Poverty rate

14.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19464; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
21.3% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics26sports offered
13 boys'·13 girls'·38 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
Buxmont AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated8–120.3 mi25Compare →
Pottstown HSEnrollment path unverified4.39–121.0 mi921Compare →
Cottage Seven AcademyPrivate · tuition6.6private4–111.2 mi42Compare →
The Hill SchoolPrivate · tuition6.8private9–121.5 mi520Compare →

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.

Pottsgrove Sd

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$19,936NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Pottsgrove Shs

Pottsgrove Shs is a public high school in Pottstown, PA, part of Pottsgrove Sd, serving approximately 986 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #915 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pottsgrove Shs

What grades does Pottsgrove Shs serve?

Pottsgrove Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Pottsgrove Shs?

Pottsgrove Shs has an enrollment of approximately 986 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pottsgrove Shs?

The student-teacher ratio at Pottsgrove Shs is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pottsgrove Shs rank in PA?

Pottsgrove Shs ranks #915 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Pottsgrove Shs's MySchoolScout rating?

Pottsgrove Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Pottsgrove Shs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pottsgrove Shs has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Pottsgrove Shs a charter school?

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

Is Pottsgrove Shs a Title I school?

No, Pottsgrove Shs is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pottsgrove Shs?

99.7% of students at Pottsgrove 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
986
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
63
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Montgomery County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.5%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 19464)
48,084
Area average commute
27.9 min
Area median age
38.7
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 19464; 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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