Below Average
#2492 of 2,846 schools in PA
Reading Shs
High School · Reading Sd · Reading, PA
A Reading Sd high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
801 N 13th St, Reading, PA 19604
- Math 12% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 68.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Reading Shs score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 24% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (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
100.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Reading Shs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,784/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Reading), 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
$52,863
Median home value
$110,800
Median rent
$1,100/mo
College educated
10.2%
Homeownership
49.3%
Poverty rate
17.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19604; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 152 | Compare → |
| Antietam Ms/hsEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 7–12 | 1.7 mi | 551 | Compare → |
| Reading Muhlenberg Career and Technology CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| New Story SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | 7–12 | 2.3 mi | 57 | Compare → |
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.
Reading Sd
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #4 of 19
- District spending per student
- $14,659NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 36.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Reading Shs is listed in Reading SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Reading Shs
Reading Shs is a public high school in Reading, PA, part of Reading Sd, serving approximately 4,779 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,492 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Reading Shs
What grades does Reading Shs serve?
Reading Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Reading Shs?
Reading Shs has an enrollment of approximately 4,779 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reading Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Reading Shs is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Reading Shs rank in PA?
Reading Shs ranks #2,492 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Reading Shs's MySchoolScout rating?
Reading Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Reading Shs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Reading Shs has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Reading Shs a charter school?
No, Reading Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Reading Shs a Title I school?
No, Reading Shs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Reading Shs?
100.4% of students at Reading 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
- 4,779
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 253
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Berks County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 63.0%
- Phone
- (610) 371-5705
- 4-Year Graduation
- 68.0%
- Area population (ZIP 19604)
- 29,408
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 29.9
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 19604; 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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