Excellent
#65 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 2% in state
Strath Haven HS
High School · Wallingford-swarthmore Sd · Wallingford, PA
A Wallingford-swarthmore Sd high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
205 S Providence Rd, Wallingford, PA 19086
- Math 70% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 90% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Strath Haven HS score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 80% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 91% (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 26 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Strath Haven HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$143,762
Median home value
$425,200
Median rent
$1,788/mo
College educated
65.9%
Homeownership
88.7%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19086; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Davidson SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 320 | 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.
Wallingford-swarthmore Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $22,293NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Strath Haven HS is listed in Wallingford-Swarthmore SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Strath Haven HS
Strath Haven HS is a public high school in Wallingford, PA, part of Wallingford-swarthmore Sd, serving approximately 1,189 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #65 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Strath Haven HS
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Strath Haven HS
What grades does Strath Haven HS serve?
Strath Haven HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Strath Haven HS?
Strath Haven HS has an enrollment of approximately 1,189 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Strath Haven HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Strath Haven HS is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Strath Haven HS rank in PA?
Strath Haven HS ranks #65 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Strath Haven HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Strath Haven HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Strath Haven HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Strath Haven HS has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Strath Haven HS a charter school?
No, Strath Haven HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Strath Haven HS a Title I school?
No, Strath Haven HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Strath Haven HS?
20.4% of students at Strath Haven 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
- 1,189
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 88
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Delaware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.2%
- Phone
- (610) 892-3470
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- Area population (ZIP 19086)
- 12,835
- Area average commute
- 31.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
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 19086; 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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