Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School (Ranked Top 5% for 2025)

201 E Germantown Pike
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462

( shown in map)

10/

Top 5%

Plymouth Whitemarsh High School is a public high school in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, US. It is part of the Colonial School District. Plymouth Whitemarsh is a public high school in the Philadelphia region, and is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Serving 1,597 students in grades 9-12, Plymouth-whitemarsh 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 is 76% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving is 82% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,597 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
: 96% (Top 10% in PA)
: Top 5%
: 76% (Top 10%)
: 82% (Top 10%)
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School's student population of 1,597 students has grown by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 109 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)

View Data

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School
9	413
10	419
11	421
12	344

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Total Students

1,597 students

View Data

Total Students Trends Over Years (1987-2023)
Year	Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School
2023	1,552
2022	1,503
2021	1,503
2020	1,520
2019	1,520
2018	1,477
2017	1,477
2016	1,465
2015	1,475
2014	1,463
2013	1,506
2012	1,562
2011	1,571
2010	1,579
2009	1,618
2008	1,581
2007	1,543
2006	1,573
2005	1,569
2004	1,542
2003	1,608
2002	1,530
2001	1,450
2000	1,367
1999	1,433
1998	1,457
1997	1,457
1996	1,346
1995	1,275
1994	1,257
1993	1,129
1992	1,116
1991	1,091
1990	1,069
1989	1,113
1988	1,212
1987	1,289

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

109 teachers

View Data

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1990-2022)
Year	Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School
2022	107
2021	103
2020	108
2019	108
2018	111
2017	111
2016	105
2015	104
2014	110
2013	106
2012	107
2011	108
2010	109
2009	110
2008	116
2007	105
2006	102
2005	97
2004	99
2003	101
2002	99
2001	96
2000	93
1999	90
1998	84
1997	84
1996	79
1995	76
1994	72
1993	72
1992	86
1991	73
1990	89

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Year Founded

1903

Colors

Blue, Scarlet

School Calendar

First Day of School

Mon. Aug 25, 2025

Last Day of School

Sat. Jun 13, 2026

School Mascot

Colonials

School Rankings

Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School is 0.50, 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.

This School

State Level (PA)

#105 out of 2733 schools
(Top 5%)

View Data

Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School
2023	#105
2022	#119
2021	#29
2019	#93
2018	#69
2017	#65
2016	#112
2015	#72
2014	#812
2013	#550
2012	#1252

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

76%

38%

View Data

Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School	Pennsylvania	Colonial School District
2023	76%	38%	69%
2022	77%	36%	63%
2021	81%	38%	56%
2019	86%	45%	73%
2018	84%	45%	68%
2017	87%	46%	71%
2016	85%	46%	70%
2015	83%	43%	66%
2014	80%	72%	89%
2013	85%	73%	91%
2012	75%	74%	91%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

82%

55%

View Data

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School	Pennsylvania	Colonial School District
2022	82%	55%	75%
2021	87%	55%	74%
2019	87%	62%	82%
2018	89%	63%	68%
2017	89%	63%	82%
2016	88%	62%	81%
2015	90%	62%	82%
2014	84%	70%	85%
2013	86%	70%	87%
2012	81%	71%	89%
2011	88%	73%	91%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

30-34%

57%

View Data

Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)
Year	Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School	Pennsylvania	Colonial School District
2022	32%	57%	73%
2021	85%	64%	78%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

13:1

View Data

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1990-2022)
Year	Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School	Pennsylvania	Colonial School District
2022	14:1	13:1	13:1
2021	15:1	14:1	13:1
2020	14:1	14:1	13:1
2019	14:1	14:1	13:1
2018	13:1	15:1	13:1
2017	13:1	14:1	13:1
2016	14:1	15:1	13:1
2015	14:1	15:1	13:1
2014	13:1	15:1	13:1
2013	14:1	15:1	13:1
2012	15:1	15:1	13:1
2011	15:1	14:1	13:1
2010	15:1	14:1	13:1
2009	15:1	14:1	13:1
2008	14:1	14:1	12:1
2007	15:1	16:1	13:1
2006	15:1	16:1	14:1
2005	16:1	16:1	14:1
2004	16:1	16:1	14:1
2003	16:1	16:1	14:1
2002	15:1	16:1	14:1
2001	15:1	17:1	14:1
2000	15:1	17:1	14:1
1999	16:1	17:1	15:1
1998	17:1	18:1	16:1
1997	17:1	18:1	17:1
1996	17:1	18:1	16:1
1995	17:1	19:1	17:1
1994	17:1	19:1	17:1
1993	16:1	19:1	16:1
1992	13:1	17:1	14:1
1991	15:1	17:1	14:1
1990	12:1	17:1	13:1

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School	Pennsylvania	Colonial School District
2023	5%	5%	6%
2022	6%	4%	6%
2021	6%	4%	8%
2020	6%	4%	6%
2019	6%	4%	6%
2018	6%	4%	7%
2017	6%	4%	7%
2016	5%	4%	7%
2015	5%	4%	7%
2014	4%	4%	6%
2013	4%	4%	6%
2012	4%	3%	5%
2011	4%	4%	6%
2010	5%	4%	7%
2009	6%	4%	6%
2008	6%	3%	7%
2007	5%	3%	5%
2006	5%	3%	5%
2005	4%	2%	5%
2004	4%	2%	5%
2003	4%	3%	5%
2002	5%	2%	5%
2001	4%	2%	5%
2000	5%	2%	5%
1999	6%	2%	5%
1998	6%	2%	5%
1997	6%	2%	5%
1996	6%	2%	5%
1995	7%	2%	5%
1994	6%	2%	5%
1993	5%	2%	5%
1992	7%	2%	6%
1991	8%	2%	6%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hispanic

15%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2023)
Year	Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School	Pennsylvania	Colonial School District
2023	8%	14%	7%
2022	8%	14%	7%
2021	7%	13%	6%
2020	6%	12%	6%
2019	6%	12%	6%
2018	4%	11%	4%
2017	4%	11%	4%
2016	3%	10%	4%
2015	2%	10%	3%
2014	2%	9%	4%
2013	3%	9%	4%
2012	2%	9%	3%
2011	2%	8%	2%
2010	3%	9%	3%
2009	2%	7%	3%
2008	3%	7%	3%
2007	2%	7%	2%
2006	1%	6%	2%
2005	1%	6%	1%
2004	1%	6%	1%
2003	1%	5%	1%
2002	1%	5%	1%
2001	2%	5%	1%
2000	1%	4%	1%
1999	1%	4%	1%
1998	1%	4%	1%
1997	1%	4%	1%
1996	2%	4%	1%
1995	1%	3%	1%
1994	1%	3%	1%
1993	1%	3%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Black

13%

14%

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School	Pennsylvania	Colonial School District
2023	12%	14%	10%
2022	11%	14%	10%
2021	10%	15%	9%
2020	10%	15%	9%
2019	10%	15%	9%
2018	11%	15%	10%
2017	11%	15%	10%
2016	11%	15%	10%
2015	11%	15%	10%
2014	11%	15%	9%
2013	10%	15%	9%
2012	10%	15%	9%
2011	10%	15%	8%
2010	10%	15%	9%
2009	10%	16%	9%
2008	9%	16%	8%
2007	9%	16%	8%
2006	8%	16%	8%
2005	9%	16%	9%
2004	8%	16%	9%
2003	8%	15%	8%
2002	8%	15%	9%
2001	8%	15%	8%
2000	7%	15%	9%
1999	7%	15%	9%
1998	8%	15%	9%
1997	8%	14%	9%
1996	8%	14%	9%
1995	7%	14%	8%
1994	7%	14%	7%
1993	7%	13%	7%
1992	7%	13%	7%
1991	7%	13%	7%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

White

69%

61%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School	Pennsylvania	Colonial School District
2023	71%	62%	71%
2022	71%	63%	72%
2021	73%	63%	72%
2020	74%	65%	74%
2019	74%	65%	74%
2018	77%	66%	75%
2017	77%	66%	75%
2016	79%	68%	77%
2015	80%	68%	77%
2014	80%	69%	78%
2013	81%	70%	78%
2012	82%	71%	79%
2011	82%	71%	80%
2010	82%	72%	81%
2009	82%	73%	82%
2008	82%	74%	82%
2007	84%	74%	85%
2006	86%	75%	85%
2005	86%	76%	85%
2004	87%	76%	85%
2003	87%	77%	86%
2002	86%	78%	85%
2001	86%	78%	86%
2000	87%	79%	85%
1999	86%	79%	85%
1998	85%	79%	85%
1997	85%	80%	85%
1996	84%	80%	85%
1995	85%	81%	86%
1994	86%	81%	87%
1993	87%	82%	87%
1992	85%	82%	86%
1991	85%	82%	86%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

View Data

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School	Pennsylvania	Colonial School District
2023	4%	5%	6%
2022	4%	5%	5%
2021	4%	5%	5%
2020	4%	4%	5%
2019	4%	4%	5%
2018	2%	4%	4%
2017	2%	4%	4%
2016	2%	3%	2%
2015	2%	3%	3%
2014	3%	3%	3%
2013	2%	2%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

0.50

0.59

View Data

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School	Pennsylvania	Colonial School District
2023	0.48	0.58	0.47
2022	0.48	0.57	0.47
2021	0.45	0.57	0.46
2020	0.44	0.54	0.44
2019	0.44	0.54	0.44
2018	0.39	0.53	0.42
2017	0.39	0.53	0.42
2016	0.36	0.51	0.40
2015	0.35	0.51	0.39
2014	0.35	0.50	0.39
2013	0.34	0.48	0.38
2012	0.33	0.47	0.37
2011	0.33	0.47	0.35
2010	0.32	0.46	0.33
2009	0.32	0.44	0.32
2008	0.32	0.43	0.31
2007	0.29	0.42	0.28
2006	0.25	0.41	0.28
2005	0.25	0.40	0.27
2004	0.24	0.40	0.27
2003	0.24	0.39	0.26
2002	0.25	0.37	0.27
2001	0.25	0.37	0.26
2000	0.24	0.35	0.26
1999	0.26	0.35	0.27
1998	0.27	0.35	0.26
1997	0.27	0.34	0.26
1996	0.28	0.34	0.27
1995	0.27	0.33	0.26
1994	0.25	0.33	0.24
1993	0.24	0.31	0.24
1992	0.27	0.31	0.25
1991	0.27	0.31	0.24

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

96%

87%

View Data

Graduation Rate Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School	Pennsylvania	Colonial School District
2023	96%	87%	96%
2022	93%	87%	92%
2021	90%	87%	90%
2020	95%	87%	95%
2019	92%	86%	92%
2018	94%	86%	93%
2017	94%	86%	94%
2016	98%	86%	98%
2015	98%	86%	97%
2014	98%	86%	98%
2013	97%	85%	95%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

30%

60%

View Data

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School	Pennsylvania	Colonial School District
2023	22%	54%	22%
2022	17%	50%	19%
2021	18%	49%	20%
2020	15%	48%	19%
2019	15%	48%	19%
2018	13%	41%	18%
2017	13%	41%	18%
2016	19%	44%	20%
2015	15%	41%	15%
2014	13%	38%	15%
2013	15%	36%	15%
2012	10%	34%	11%
2011	12%	33%	11%
2010	13%	31%	12%
2009	10%	27%	10%
2008	9%	25%	9%
2007	12%	24%	11%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

View Data

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School	Pennsylvania	Colonial School District
2023	2%	2%	2%
2022	1%	1%	1%
2021	1%	2%	1%
2020	2%	3%	2%
2019	2%	3%	2%
2018	2%	3%	2%
2017	2%	3%	2%
2016	3%	3%	2%
2015	3%	5%	2%
2014	4%	5%	3%
2013	4%	5%	3%
2012	3%	6%	2%
2011	4%	6%	4%
2010	4%	7%	4%
2009	3%	7%	3%
2008	4%	6%	4%
2007	5%	6%	5%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Colonial School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

School Notes

School Mascot: Colonials

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

REQUEST FREE INFORMATION

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School's ranking?

Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School is ranked #105 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.

What schools are Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School often compared to?

Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wissahickon Sr. High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School?

The graduation rate of Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School is 96%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.

How many students attend Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School?

1,597 students attend Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

69% of Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School?

Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.

What grades does Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School offer ?

Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School part of?

Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School is part of Colonial School District.

School Reviews

Review Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities

Recent Articles

August 12, 2025

Opinion: Handcuffing in Public Schools is a Gateway to More Violence

Some districts are banning handcuffing, while others are cuffing kindergarteners simply throwing a temper tantrum. Read this editorial to see why this author believes slapping the cuffs on children’s wrists only leads to more behavior issues and violence in their adult lives.

August 12, 2025

Whooping Cough: Should Vaccinations be Required for Public School Enrollment?

Whopping cough is making a comeback, especially amongst children, prompting health officials to encourage pertussis vaccines and boosters. However, should the pertussis vaccine be required for public school enrollment? Learn about current proposed laws and its ramifications.

August 12, 2025

What are Common Core Standards and Why Do We Need Them?

With schools nationwide adopting common core standards, we’ll take a look at what they are, their benefits, and how they will change the face of public education.

��

Quick Stats (2025)

Top Rankings

School Overview

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends

Total Students Trends Over Years (1987-2023)

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1990-2022)

School Rankings

Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)

Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)

Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1990-2022)

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2023)

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)

Graduation Rate Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)

School Notes

Frequently Asked Questions

School Reviews

Recent Articles

Quick Stats (2025)

Request Information

Most Popular Articles

More Articles

Quick Links

��������