Springfield High School vs. Ridley High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Springfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
n/a
Overview
Serving 1,434 students in grades 9-12, Springfield High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (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 Asian and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,825 students in grades 9-12, Ridley 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 47% (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 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,434 students
1,825 students
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
126 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#105 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#899 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
65%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
45%
Graduation Rate
97%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
396
438
Grade 10 Students
344
465
Grade 11 Students
326
472
Grade 12 Students
368
450
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
3%
% Hispanic
3%
7%
% Black
8%
18%
% White
76%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%