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Abington Heights School District

200 E Grove St
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Abington Heights School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,448 students in Abington Heights School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Abington Heights School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
3,448 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
224 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Abington Heights School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#69 out of 685 school districts
(Top 20%)
55%
38%
72%
55%
75%
57%
95%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
5%
% Hispanic
5%
15%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
84%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,883 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,447 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,883
$23,696
Spending / Student
$14,447
$23,119

Best Abington Heights School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waverly School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
103 Waverly Rd
Waverly, PA 18471
(570) 585-6300
Grades: K-4
| 311 students
Rank: #22.
South Abington School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
640 Northern Boulevard
Chinchilla, PA 18410
(570) 585-2100
Grades: K-4
| 309 students
Rank: #33.
Newton-ransom El School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1549 Newton Ransom Boulevard
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
(570) 585-8300
Grades: K-4
| 201 students
Rank: #44.
Abington Heights Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1555 Newton Ransom Blvd
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
(570) 585-4300
Grades: 5-8
| 1,079 students
Rank: #55.
Clarks Summit Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
401 W Grove St
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
(570) 585-7300
Grades: K-4
| 431 students
Rank: #66.
Abington Heights High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
222 Noble Road
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
(570) 585-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,117 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Abington Heights School District?
Abington Heights School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,448 students.
What is the rank of Abington Heights School District?
Abington Heights School District is ranked #70 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Abington Heights School District?
84% of Abington Heights School District students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Abington Heights School District?
Abington Heights School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Abington Heights School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,447 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 3,448 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 95% (Top 10% in PA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 72% (Top 10%)
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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