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Pennridge High School vs. Quakertown Community High School

Should you attend Pennridge High School or Quakertown Community High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Pennridge High School
1228 North Fifth Street
Perkasie, PA 18944
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Quakertown Community High School
600 Park Ave
Quakertown, PA 18951
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 2,155 students in grades 9-12, Pennridge High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,649 students in grades 9-12, Quakertown Community High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,155 students
1,649 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pennridge 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 Quakertown Community High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pennridge High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Quakertown Community High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
133 teachers
96 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pennridge 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 Quakertown Community High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pennridge High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pennridge 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 Quakertown Community High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Quakertown Community 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

#1005 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
#987 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pennridge 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 Quakertown Community High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
44%
(Top 50% in PA)
44%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pennridge High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pennridge 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 Quakertown Community High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Quakertown Community School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
66%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pennridge High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pennridge 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 Quakertown Community High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Quakertown Community School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
44%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pennridge High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pennridge 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 Quakertown Community High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Quakertown Community School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
93%
(Top 50% in PA)
92%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Pennridge High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Pennridge 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 Quakertown Community High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Quakertown Community 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 Pennridge High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Quakertown Community High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
517
397
Grade 10 Students
553
411
Grade 11 Students
555
428
Grade 12 Students
530
413

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pennridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pennridge 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 Quakertown Community High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Quakertown Community School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pennridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pennridge 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 Quakertown Community High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Quakertown Community School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pennridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pennridge 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 Quakertown Community High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Quakertown Community School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
83%
76%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pennridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pennridge 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 Quakertown Community High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Quakertown Community 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
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pennridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pennridge 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 Quakertown Community High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Quakertown Community School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.30
0.41
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pennridge High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pennridge 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 Quakertown Community High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Quakertown Community 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
25%
32%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pennridge High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pennridge 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 Quakertown Community High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Quakertown Community 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
2%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pennridge High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pennridge 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 Quakertown Community High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Quakertown Community 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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