Penn Wood High School is a high school that occupies two campuses. One in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, USA, and one in Yeadon, Pennsylvania, USA.
Serving 1,118 students in grades 9-12, Penn Wood High School ranks in the bottom 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower 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 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,118 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 79% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Penn Wood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Penn Wood High School's student population of 1,118 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,118 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Year Founded
1927
Colors
Navy Blue, Maroon
School Rankings
Penn Wood High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Penn Wood High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1804 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
89%
14%
White
3%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Penn Wood High School's ranking?
Penn Wood High School is ranked #1804 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Penn Wood High School often compared to?
Penn Wood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Academy Park High School, Upper Darby Sr. High School, Interboro Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Penn Wood High School?
The graduation rate of Penn Wood High School is 79%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Penn Wood High School?
1,118 students attend Penn Wood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Penn Wood High School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Penn Wood High School?
Penn Wood High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Penn Wood High School offer ?
Penn Wood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Penn Wood High School part of?
Penn Wood High School is part of William Penn School District.
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