William Penn Sr. High School vs. York Suburban Sr. High School
Should you attend William Penn Sr. High School or York Suburban 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
Top Rankings
William Penn Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
York Suburban Sr. 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
Overview
Serving 1,681 students in grades 9-12, William Penn 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 5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6% (which is lower 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 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 859 students in grades 9-12, York Suburban Sr. 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 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,681 students
859 students
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
70 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2711 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#112 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
25-29%
Graduation Rate
65%
86%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
528
229
Grade 10 Students
506
238
Grade 11 Students
340
200
Grade 12 Students
307
192
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
47%
15%
% Black
39%
11%
% White
7%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
9%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%