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Upper Moreland High School vs. Abington Sr. High School

Should you attend Upper Moreland High School or Abington Sr. 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
Upper Moreland High School
3000 Terwood Road
Willow Grove, PA 19090
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Abington Sr. High School
900 Highland Avenue
Abington, PA 19001
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Upper Moreland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,027 students in grades 9-12, Upper Moreland High School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 2,793 students in grades 9-12, Abington 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 27% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,027 students
2,793 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Upper Moreland 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 Abington Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Upper Moreland High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Abington Sr. High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
158 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Upper Moreland 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 Abington Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Upper Moreland High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Upper Moreland Township 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 Abington Sr. High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Abington 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

#1033 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
#1599 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Upper Moreland 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 Abington Sr. High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
27%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Upper Moreland High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Upper Moreland Township 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 Abington Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Abington School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
73%
(Top 20% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
61%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Upper Moreland High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Upper Moreland Township 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 Abington Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Abington School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Upper Moreland High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Upper Moreland Township 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 Abington Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Abington School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
94%
(Top 50% in PA)
97%
(Top 5% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Upper Moreland High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Upper Moreland Township 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 Abington Sr. High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Abington 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 Upper Moreland High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Abington Sr. High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
289
675
Grade 10 Students
247
729
Grade 11 Students
262
677
Grade 12 Students
229
712

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Upper Moreland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Upper Moreland Township 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 Abington Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Abington School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Upper Moreland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Upper Moreland Township 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 Abington Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Abington School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
12%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Upper Moreland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Upper Moreland Township 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 Abington Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Abington School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
66%
55%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Upper Moreland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Upper Moreland Township 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 Abington Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Abington 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
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Upper Moreland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Upper Moreland Township 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 Abington Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Abington School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.54
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of Upper Moreland High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Upper Moreland Township 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 Abington Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Abington 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
40%
32%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Upper Moreland High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Upper Moreland Township 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 Abington Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Abington 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
5%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Upper Moreland High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Upper Moreland Township 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 Abington Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Abington 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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