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Hatboro-horsham Sr. High School vs. Wissahickon Sr. High School

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School Overview

School
Hatboro-horsham Sr. High School
899 Horsham Road
Horsham, PA 19044
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Wissahickon Sr. High School
521 Houston Rd
Ambler, PA 19002
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Hatboro-horsham Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Wissahickon Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,339 students in grades 9-12, Hatboro-horsham Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,457 students in grades 9-12, Wissahickon Sr. High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,339 students
1,457 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hatboro-horsham Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wissahickon Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hatboro-horsham Sr. High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wissahickon Sr. High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
119 teachers
116 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hatboro-horsham Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wissahickon Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hatboro-horsham Sr. High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hatboro-Horsham School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wissahickon Sr. High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wissahickon School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1543 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#260 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hatboro-horsham Sr. High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wissahickon Sr. High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
34%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
58%
(Top 30% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hatboro-horsham Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hatboro-Horsham School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wissahickon Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wissahickon School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
57%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
91%
(Top 1% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hatboro-horsham Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hatboro-Horsham School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wissahickon Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wissahickon School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-59%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hatboro-horsham Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hatboro-Horsham School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wissahickon Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wissahickon School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
97%
(Top 5% in PA)
95%
(Top 30% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Hatboro-horsham Sr. High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Hatboro-Horsham School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Wissahickon Sr. High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Wissahickon School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hatboro-horsham Sr. High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Wissahickon Sr. High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
324
368
Grade 10 Students
360
362
Grade 11 Students
332
383
Grade 12 Students
323
344

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hatboro-horsham Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hatboro-Horsham School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wissahickon Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wissahickon School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hatboro-horsham Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hatboro-Horsham School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wissahickon Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wissahickon School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hatboro-horsham Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hatboro-Horsham School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wissahickon Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wissahickon School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
71%
57%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hatboro-horsham Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hatboro-Horsham School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wissahickon Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wissahickon School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hatboro-horsham Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hatboro-Horsham School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wissahickon Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wissahickon School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.47
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hatboro-horsham Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hatboro-Horsham School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wissahickon Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wissahickon School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
28%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hatboro-horsham Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hatboro-Horsham School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wissahickon Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wissahickon School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hatboro-horsham Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hatboro-Horsham School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wissahickon Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wissahickon School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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