Serving 1,649 students in grades 9-12, Quakertown Community High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). 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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,649 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Quakertown Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Quakertown Community High School's student population of 1,649 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,649 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
School Rankings
Quakertown Community High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Quakertown Community High School is 0.41, 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
#540 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
13%
15%
Black
4%
14%
White
76%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
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 Quakertown Community High School's ranking?
Quakertown Community High School is ranked #540 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Quakertown Community High School often compared to?
Quakertown Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pennridge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Quakertown Community High School?
The graduation rate of Quakertown Community High School is 94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Quakertown Community High School?
1,649 students attend Quakertown Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Quakertown Community High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Quakertown Community High School?
Quakertown Community High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Quakertown Community High School offer ?
Quakertown Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Quakertown Community High School part of?
Quakertown Community High School is part of Quakertown Community School District.
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