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Public high school · Wallingford-Swarthmore Sd · Wallingford, Pennsylvania

Strath Haven HS

Strath Haven HS rates 8.6, right at the middle of Wallingford-Swarthmore Sd's high schools, whose rated median is 8.6.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
8.6this school

8.6 on a one-to-ten scale; the Wallingford-Swarthmore Sd median is 8.6.

#161 of 2,848 schools in Pennsylvania · Wallingford-Swarthmore Sd: 1 high schools rated, median 8.6

The brief

A Wallingford-Swarthmore Sd high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 161 of 2,848 schools in Pennsylvania and 2 of 5 in Wallingford-Swarthmore Sd.

Strath Haven HS is listed in Wallingford-Swarthmore Sd, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math72%26 points above the Pennsylvania average of 46%Grade 11 · 243 students tested · 2025 PSSA
Reading83%20 points above the Pennsylvania average of 63%Grade 11 · 252 students tested · 2025 PSSA
Proficiency is down 6 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 78% recently.2025 PSSA; 30 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
7.9
25% of the rating
Academics
9.2
25% of the rating
College Readiness
8.3
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.2
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 · 2025 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 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 · 2025 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Strath Haven HS and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

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%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19086; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
8
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
29
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
3 AP courses
36.9% participation · state average 2.8 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
22 sports
11 boys' · 11 girls' · 46 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
20.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. 8.7Compare →
  2. Strath Haven HSthis school
    8.6
  3. 7.6Compare →
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  6. Ridley HS2.0 mi
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Strath Haven HS.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Strath Haven HS

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Strath Haven High School is a four-year public high school located in Wallingford, Delaware County, Pennsylvania 2. It serves as the sole high school within the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District and enrolls approximately 1,200 students 2. The school is noted for its special education program, as well as connections to Swarthmore College and technical schools 2. Additionally, the institution maintains strong music and football programs 2. As of 2025, Andrew Benzing serves as the principal 2.
Sources (1)
  1. en.wikipedia.org
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Questions families ask

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 #161 of 2,848 schools in PA.

What is Strath Haven HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Strath Haven HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,189
Student-teacher ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
88
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Delaware County
4-year graduation
95.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#2 of 5
Schools in district
5
District spending per student
$22,293
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.7%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 19086)
12,835
Area average commute
31.7 min
Area median age
41.8

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.