Pottsgrove High School, built in 1955, is a public high school located in Pottsgrove, Pennsylvania that serves students in grades 9-12 from Lower Pottsgrove, Upper Pottsgrove, and West Pottsgrove townships. It is part of the Pottsgrove School District.
Serving 986 students in grades 9-12, Pottsgrove Sr. High School ranks in the top 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 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% 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: 986 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pottsgrove Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Pottsgrove Sr. High School's student population of 986 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
986 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Year Founded
1955
School Rankings
Pottsgrove Sr. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pottsgrove Sr. High School is 0.59, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#884 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
12%
15%
Black
17%
14%
White
60%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Falcon
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pottsgrove Sr. High School's ranking?
Pottsgrove Sr. High School is ranked #884 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Pottsgrove Sr. High School often compared to?
Pottsgrove Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pottstown 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 38% PA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pottsgrove Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Pottsgrove Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pottsgrove Sr. High School?
986 students attend Pottsgrove Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Pottsgrove Sr. High School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pottsgrove Sr. High School?
Pottsgrove Sr. High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pottsgrove Sr. High School offer ?
Pottsgrove Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pottsgrove Sr. High School part of?
Pottsgrove Sr. High School is part of Pottsgrove School District.
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