Methacton High School is a public high school located in the Fairview Village area, in Worcester Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. A part of the Methacton School District, it serves students in grades 9–12 from Worcester and Lower Providence townships.
Serving 1,509 students in grades 9-12, Methacton High School ranks in the top 30% 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (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 35% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,509 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Methacton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Methacton High School's student population of 1,509 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 110 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,509 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
Year Founded
1961
Colors
White, Green
School Rankings
Methacton High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Methacton High School is 0.55, 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
#788 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
5%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
6%
14%
White
65%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Warriors
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Methacton High School's ranking?
Methacton High School is ranked #788 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Methacton High School?
The graduation rate of Methacton High School is 96%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Methacton High School?
1,509 students attend Methacton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Methacton High School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Methacton High School?
Methacton High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Methacton High School offer ?
Methacton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Methacton High School part of?
Methacton High School is part of Methacton School District.
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