High Schools in William Penn School District

The William Penn School District in Pennsylvania has only one high school, Penn Wood High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The data reveals that Penn Wood High School is underperforming compared to state averages, with low proficiency rates on standardized tests and a declining school ranking.

Penn Wood High School had a 87.5% four-year graduation rate and a 1.6% dropout rate for the 2022-2023 school year. However, the school's performance on the Keystone Exams was significantly lower than the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from 12.3% to 42.1% compared to the state's 41.6% to 63.2%. Additionally, the school has a high poverty rate, with 95.21% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may contribute to the academic challenges faced by the student population.

Despite the school's underperformance, Penn Wood High School spends $18,272 per student, which is higher than the state average. This raises questions about the effective allocation of resources and the need to ensure that funding is being used in a way that directly benefits student learning and achievement. The school's ranking has also declined, dropping from 526 out of 634 Pennsylvania high schools in 2021-2022 to 591 out of 686 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 1-star rating. These findings suggest that the William Penn School District may need to implement targeted interventions and explore strategies to support the unique needs of the students at Penn Wood High School.