Is Boyertown Area Senior High School a good school?

Boyertown Area Senior High School ranks 184 th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Boyertown Area Senior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,158 students attended Boyertown Area Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Boyertown Area Senior High School?

Students at Boyertown Area Senior High School are 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools feed into Boyertown Area Senior High School?

Boyertown Area Senior High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Boyertown Elementary School Elementary : Colebrookdale Elementary School Elementary : Earl Elementary School Elementary : Gilbertsville Elementary School Elementary : New Hanover-Upper Frederick Elementary Elementary : Washington Elementary School Middle : Boyertown Area Middle School-East Middle : Boyertown Area Middle School-West

Boyertown Area Senior High School

Summary:

Boyertown Area Senior High School is a public high school serving 2,158 students in grades 9-12 in Boyertown, Pennsylvania, which is part of the Daniel Boone Area School District. The school has consistently ranked in the top 30% of Pennsylvania high schools, with a mix of academic performance on state exams compared to the state average.

Boyertown Area Senior High School maintains a strong four-year graduation rate of over 90%, which is higher than the state average, and a low dropout rate. However, the school's performance on Keystone Exams has fluctuated, with lower proficiency in Algebra I but higher proficiency in Biology and Literature compared to the state. The school serves a predominantly white student population, with a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a higher socioeconomic status compared to the state. While the school performs well compared to nearby schools like Perkiomen Valley High School and Owen J Roberts High School, it lags behind these schools in graduation rates.

Boyertown Area Senior High School's student population is less diverse than nearby schools, which may be a concern as research suggests diverse school environments can provide valuable learning experiences. The school's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with stronger results for students with disabilities but lower rankings for Hispanic and low socioeconomic status students. Addressing these areas could help the school further improve and better serve its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

120 N Monroe St
Boyertown, PA 19512-1299

(610) 369-7435

District: Boyertown Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
184^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,781

Feeder schools for Boyertown Area Senior High School:

Elementary:	Boyertown Elementary School
	Colebrookdale Elementary School
	Earl Elementary School
	Gilbertsville Elementary School
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	New Hanover-Upper Frederick Elementary
	Washington Elementary School
Middle:	Boyertown Area Middle School-East
	Boyertown Area Middle School-West

Student/teacher ratio: 18.0

Number of students: 2,158

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.6%

Hispanic:

5.5%

African American:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Boyertown Area Senior High School ranks better than 72.7% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.58. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Boyertown Area Senior High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.6%), Hispanic (5.5%), African American (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Boyertown Area Senior High School is 18. (See more...)

Compare Boyertown Area Senior High School employs 119.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Boyertown Area Senior High School is $16,781.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Boyertown Area Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Boyertown Area Senior High School 184^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Boyertown Area Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Boyertown Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Boyertown Area School District 257^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Boyertown Area Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Boyertown Area Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	70.57	166^th	583	71.5%
2004	70.43	179^th	590	69.7%
2005	71.46	165^th	593	72.2%
2006	71.40	163^rd	604	73.0%
2007	69.65	188^th	615	69.4%
2008	77.87	103^rd	621	83.4%
2009	74.21	146^th	632	76.9%
2010	67.84	211^th	649	67.5%
2011	57.25	344^th	660	47.9%
2012	74.99	140^th	664	78.9%
2013	71.49	146^th	591	75.3%
2014	75.48	112^th	580	80.7%
2015	76.66	137^th	680	79.9%
2016	81.64	80^th	677	88.2%
2017	80.56	103^rd	663	84.5%
2018	82.90	76^th	673	88.7%
2019	81.91	102^nd	693	85.3%
2021	72.08	167^th	537	68.9%
2022	71.14	202^nd	634	68.1%
2023	72.58	184^th	674	72.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Boyertown Area Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	65.97	211^th	652	67.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Boyertown Area Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	63.40	138^th	502	72.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Boyertown Area Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	64.51	81^st	252	67.9%

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Rank History for White students at Boyertown Area Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	67.29	184^th	577	68.1%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Review counts

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by a parent
Thursday, April 10, 2014

This is the worst school in the district! I have a daughter who is due to graduate June 2014. Last year she was continually bullied by children who threatened her life on a daily basis and the school administration did nothing about it. When she called 911 because they said they had a gun, she was the one reprimanded without me being notified. This year they are not allowing her to take her boyfriend to prom because he was punched in the face and if the student doing the punching is there it might be a problem. My daughter is a 4.0 student and her boyfriend is in the military. They are good kids who deserve to be punished. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Boyertown Area Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1357	7	10	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	1378
1989	1317	7	7	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	1334
1990	1303	7	7	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	1322
1991	1265	8	4	4	6	n/a	n/a	0	1287
1992	1212	11	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1230
1993	1218	6	8	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	1237
1994	1269	16	9	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	1301
1995	1383	15	7	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	1412
1996	1383	15	7	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	1412
1997	1373	9	13	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	1397
1998	1444	10	18	8	3	n/a	n/a	0	1483
1999	1472	13	20	11	3	n/a	n/a	0	1519
2000	1524	15	20	12	2	n/a	n/a	0	1573
2001	1455	12	20	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	1495
2002	1494	8	17	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	1523
2003	1494	8	17	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	1523
2004	1585	11	8	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	1613
2005	1595	12	11	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	1628
2006	1629	6	8	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	1652
2007	1683	11	10	9	3	n/a	n/a	0	1716
2008	1659	13	13	9	3	n/a	n/a	0	1697
2009	1608	11	14	10	4	n/a	n/a	0	1647
2010	1598	15	19	10	1	n/a	n/a	1	1644
2011	1643	20	24	10	2	0	0	0	1699
2012	1669	26	26	9	1	1	1	0	1733
2013	1604	27	24	17	1	0	9	0	1682
2014	1538	39	23	23	2	1	13	0	1639
2015	1514	35	23	24	3	1	14	0	1614
2016	1540	34	29	28	2	1	16	0	1650
2017	1527	29	35	33	1	1	20	0	1646
2018	1995	30	47	54	1	1	34	0	2162
2019	1948	27	40	61	1	0	42	0	2119
2020	1992	38	33	79	1	0	40	0	2183
2021	1987	45	29	95	0	0	44	0	2200
2022	1935	59	30	103	1	1	45	0	2174
2023	1891	63	37	118	2	0	47	0	2158

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Boyertown Area Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1378	87.6	15.7	n/a
1989	1334	86.6	15.4	n/a
1990	1322	86.4	15.3	0
1991	1287	85.8	15.0	n/a
1992	1230	86.0	14.3	n/a
1993	1237	81.5	15.2	n/a
1994	1301	79.5	16.4	n/a
1995	1412	84.0	16.8	n/a
1996	1412	84.0	16.8	n/a
1997	1397	80.5	17.4	n/a
1998	1483	81.0	18.3	n/a
1999	1519	88.5	17.2	n/a
2000	1573	91.5	17.2	4.8
2001	1495	91.5	16.3	5.1
2002	1523	91.5	16.6	4.5
2003	1523	91.5	16.6	4.5
2004	1613	96.0	16.8	6.6
2005	1628	101.1	16.1	4.2
2006	1652	99.7	16.6	8.3
2007	1716	102.0	16.8	8.3
2008	1697	113.5	15.0	11.1
2009	1647	114.4	14.4	13.1
2010	1644	112.7	14.5	12.8
2011	1699	113.1	15.0	14.1
2012	1733	107.5	16.1	15.8
2013	1682	108.6	15.4	16.9
2014	1639	110.0	14.9	18.4
2015	1614	109.0	14.8	18.8
2016	1650	109.0	15.1	20.9
2017	1646	110.4	14.9	16
2018	2162	138.6	15.5	19.7
2019	2119	137.2	15.4	20.2
2020	2183	134.7	16.2	21.6
2021	2200	133.9	16.4	21.4
2022	2174	123.9	17.5	21.2
2023	2158	119.4	18.0	24.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Boyertown Area Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1378	87.6	15.7	n/a
1989	1334	86.6	15.4	n/a
1990	1322	86.4	15.3	0
1991	1287	85.8	15.0	n/a
1992	1230	86.0	14.3	n/a
1993	1237	81.5	15.2	n/a
1994	1301	79.5	16.4	n/a
1995	1412	84.0	16.8	n/a
1996	1412	84.0	16.8	n/a
1997	1397	80.5	17.4	n/a
1998	1483	81.0	18.3	n/a
1999	1519	88.5	17.2	n/a
2000	1573	91.5	17.2	4.8
2001	1495	91.5	16.3	5.1
2002	1523	91.5	16.6	4.5
2003	1523	91.5	16.6	4.5
2004	1613	96.0	16.8	6.6
2005	1628	101.1	16.1	4.2
2006	1652	99.7	16.6	8.3
2007	1716	102.0	16.8	8.3
2008	1697	113.5	15.0	11.1
2009	1647	114.4	14.4	13.1
2010	1644	112.7	14.5	12.8
2011	1699	113.1	15.0	14.1
2012	1733	107.5	16.1	15.8
2013	1682	108.6	15.4	16.9
2014	1639	110.0	14.9	18.4
2015	1614	109.0	14.8	18.8
2016	1650	109.0	15.1	20.9
2017	1646	110.4	14.9	16
2018	2162	138.6	15.5	19.7
2019	2119	137.2	15.4	20.2
2020	2183	134.7	16.2	21.6
2021	2200	133.9	16.4	21.4
2022	2174	123.9	17.5	21.2
2023	2158	119.4	18.0	24.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Boyertown Area Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$280 (1.9%)	$14,609 (98.1%)	$14,889
2020	$112 (1.1%)	$10,450 (98.9%)	$10,562
2021	$38 (0.3%)	$14,822 (99.7%)	$14,860
2022	$473 (2.8%)	$16,308 (97.2%)	$16,781

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Boyertown Area Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 102^nd of 693 High schools	Ranks 184^th of 674 High schools	12.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Boyertown Area Senior High School)	84	13.8	70.2%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Boyertown Area Senior High School)	81.5	61.4	20.1%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Boyertown Area Senior High School)	82.6	76.7	5.9%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2119	2158	1.8%
African American	27	63	133.3%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	40	37	7.5%
Hispanic	61	118	93.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1948	1891	2.9%
Two or More Races	42	47	11.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	20.2%	24.6%	4.4%

Schools Near Boyertown Area Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2023)	Keystone Exams Biology (2023)	Keystone Exams Literature (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Boyertown Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	120 N Monroe St	Boyertown	19512	Berks County	Boyertown Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 369-7435	2,158	119	18.0	24.6%	1,891 (87.6%)	63 (2.9%)	118 (5.5%)	37 (1.7%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (2.2%)	72.6	184^th of 674 public high schools	72.7%		71.1	202^nd of 634 public high schools	68.1%	18	13.8	61.4	76.7	$16,781	$473	$16,308
Pottsgrove Senior High School	Public	9-12	1345 Kauffman Rd	Pottstown	19464	Montgomery County	Pottsgrove School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 326-5105	1,021	66	15.3	34.5%	631 (61.8%)	151 (14.8%)	115 (11.3%)	15 (1.5%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	107 (10.5%)	58.7	308^th of 674 public high schools	54.3%		57.6	320^th of 634 public high schools	49.5%	12	40.7	45.5	66.5	$17,605	$1,354	$16,251
Pottstown High School	Public	9-12	750 N Washington St	Pottstown	19464	Montgomery County	Pottstown School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 970-6700	912	59	15.3	100.0%	304 (33.3%)	326 (35.7%)	155 (17.0%)	9 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	116 (12.7%)	15.9	572^nd of 674 public high schools	15.1%		17.2	542^nd of 634 public high schools	14.5%	30	6.2	29.2	41.6	$18,728	$1,581	$17,147
Upper Perkiomen High School	Public	9-12	2 Walt Rd	Pennsburg	18073	Montgomery County	Upper Perkiomen School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 679-5935	1,059	65	16.2	23.1%	871 (82.2%)	39 (3.7%)	87 (8.2%)	29 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (3.0%)	81.6	101^st of 674 public high schools	85.0%		58.6	311^th of 634 public high schools	50.9%	210	59.7	60.7	78.0	$18,589	$335	$18,254
Oley Valley Senior High School	Public	9-12	17 Jefferson St	Oley	19547	Berks County	Oley Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 987-4100	504	37	13.5	26.6%	455 (90.3%)	2 (0.4%)	30 (6.0%)	9 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.6%)	85.9	72^nd of 674 public high schools	89.3%		66.8	235^th of 634 public high schools	62.9%	163	57.8	74.8	76.5	$20,540	$1,219	$19,321
Western Montgomery Career and Technology Center	Public	9-12	77 Graterford Rd	Limerick	19468	Montgomery County	Western Montgomery Career and Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(610) 489-7272	3	27	.1		3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Berks Career and Technology Center-East Campus	Public	9-12	3307 Friedensburg Road	Oley	19547	Berks County	Berks Career and Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(610) 374-4073	32	30	1.0		28 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.1%)	1 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.1%)	1 (3.1%)								(n/a)
Daniel Boone Area High School	Public	9-12	501 Chestnut St	Birdsboro	19508	Berks County	Daniel Boone Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 582-6100	1,037	65	15.9	34.9%	848 (81.8%)	65 (6.3%)	56 (5.4%)	36 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	29 (2.8%)	73.2	173^rd of 674 public high schools	74.3%		69.9	210^th of 634 public high schools	66.9%	37	33.1	61.8	79.8	$14,331	$262	$14,069
Owen J Roberts High School	Public	9-12	981 Ridge Rd	Pottstown	19465	Chester County	Owen J Roberts School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 469-5101	1,820	120	15.1	18.8%	1,472 (80.9%)	82 (4.5%)	114 (6.3%)	74 (4.1%)	4 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (4.1%)	85.7	76^th of 674 public high schools	88.7%		77.2	140^th of 634 public high schools	77.9%	64	55.4	72.5	77.9	$10	$00	$10
Spring-Ford Senior High School 9-12 Center	Public	9-12	350 S Lewis Rd	Royersford	19468	Montgomery County	Spring-Ford Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 705-6001	2,631	181	14.5	17.6%	1,923 (73.1%)	123 (4.7%)	177 (6.7%)	260 (9.9%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	146 (5.5%)	91.4	32^nd of 674 public high schools	95.3%		94.2	5^th of 634 public high schools	99.2%	27	65.5	80.4	81.2	$19,014	$724	$18,289

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