Academy Park High School is a four-year public high school in Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania. It is currently the only high school in the Southeast Delco School District. Academy Park High School formed in fall 1982 and its building opened fall 1984.
Serving 1,286 students in grades 9-12, Academy Park High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,286 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 77% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Academy Park High School's student population of 1,286 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,286 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Year Founded
1982
Colors
Blue, Silver
School Rankings
Academy Park High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy Park High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1155 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
80%
14%
White
10%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
77%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Knight
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy Park High School's ranking?
Academy Park High School is ranked #1155 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Academy Park High School often compared to?
Academy Park High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Penn Wood High School, Chichester Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy Park High School?
The graduation rate of Academy Park High School is 77%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Academy Park High School?
1,286 students attend Academy Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Academy Park High School students are Black, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy Park High School?
Academy Park High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Academy Park High School offer ?
Academy Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Academy Park High School part of?
Academy Park High School is part of Southeast Delco School District.
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