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#1083 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 38% in state

Upper Perkiomen HS

High School · Upper Perkiomen Sd · Pennsburg, PA

An Upper Perkiomen Sd high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2 Walt Rd, Pennsburg, PA 18073

  • Math 57% vs PA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 70% vs PA 64% (2024)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.14 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57.3% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70.3% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+15.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+6.3 pts
Overall Proficiency64% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+3.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
College Readiness7.2Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation16.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.8:1
District spending per student$18,049
Chronic Absenteeism21.5%

Students at Upper Perkiomen HS score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency57%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
42%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency70%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
64%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 64% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
66%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
80%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
74%
ELA
84%
2014
Math
73%
ELA
81%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
81%
2017
Math
76%
ELA
81%
2018
Math
74%
ELA
76%
2019
Math
74%
ELA
76%
2020*
Math
64%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
64%
ELA
25%
2024
Math
57%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (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

33.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Upper Perkiomen HS 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$107,643

Median home value

$342,300

Median rent

$1,413/mo

College educated

32.1%

Homeownership

89.2%

Poverty rate

6.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18073; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
16.1% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
11 boys'·11 girls'·30 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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Perkiomen SchoolPrivate · tuition9.36–121.5 mi292Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Upper Perkiomen Sd

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$18,049NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Upper Perkiomen HS is listed in Upper Perkiomen SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Upper Perkiomen HS

Upper Perkiomen HS is a public high school in Pennsburg, PA, part of Upper Perkiomen Sd, serving approximately 1,074 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,083 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Upper Perkiomen HS

What grades does Upper Perkiomen HS serve?

Upper Perkiomen HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Upper Perkiomen HS?

Upper Perkiomen HS has an enrollment of approximately 1,074 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Upper Perkiomen HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Upper Perkiomen HS is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Upper Perkiomen HS rank in PA?

Upper Perkiomen HS ranks #1,083 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Upper Perkiomen HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Upper Perkiomen HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Upper Perkiomen HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Upper Perkiomen HS has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Upper Perkiomen HS a charter school?

No, Upper Perkiomen HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Upper Perkiomen HS a Title I school?

No, Upper Perkiomen HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Upper Perkiomen HS?

33.7% of students at Upper Perkiomen 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
1,074
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
64
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Montgomery County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.5%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 18073)
11,534
Area average commute
30 min
Area median age
42.1
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 18073; 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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