Jenkintown Middle/High School

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Jenkintown Middle/High School ranks 156 th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Jenkintown Middle/High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in the Jenkintown School District in Pennsylvania, with a student population of 304 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Pennsylvania, with strong academic performance on standardized tests and a high four-year graduation rate ranging from 96.4% to 100% over the past five years.

Jenkintown Middle/High School outperforms many nearby schools in the Philadelphia School District, such as Girls High School, Central High School, and Hill Freedman World Academy, in terms of academic performance, graduation rates, and socioeconomic factors. The school's relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 13.25% to 21.71% over the past three years, suggests it serves a more affluent student population compared to many nearby schools.

While Jenkintown Middle/High School has a predominantly White student population, the racial diversity of the school has increased over the past three years, with the percentage of non-White students rising from 24.4% in 2020-2021 to 26.64% in 2022-2023. The school's high per-student spending, ranging from $21,778 to $26,019 over the past four years, may also contribute to its strong academic performance and the resources available to students.

Detail:

Public 7-12

West and Highlands Avenues
Jenkintown, PA 19046

(215) 884-1801

District: Jenkintown School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
156^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $26,019

Feeder schools for Jenkintown Middle/High School:

Elementary:

Jenkintown Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.2

Number of students: 304

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.4%

African American:

10.2%

Two or more races:

6.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 21.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jenkintown Middle/High School ranks better than 70.7% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.58. (See more...)

Compare Details Jenkintown Middle/High School ranks better than 76.9% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.45. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Jenkintown Middle/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 (73.4%), African American (10.2%), two or more races (6.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 21.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jenkintown Middle/High School is 10.2. (See more...)

Compare Jenkintown Middle/High School employs 29.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jenkintown Middle/High School is $26,019.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Jenkintown Middle/High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jenkintown Middle/High School 262^nd of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Jenkintown Middle/High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Jenkintown Middle/High School 156^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Jenkintown Middle/High School in the ranking list.)

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Jenkintown School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jenkintown School District 98^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jenkintown Middle/High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Jenkintown Middle/High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2011	86.32	31^st	825	96.2%
2012	85.58	45^th	834	94.6%
2013	80.75	101^st	758	86.7%
2014	80.31	101^st	728	86.1%
2015	79.72	141^st	835	83.1%
2016	75.92	184^th	870	78.9%
2017	86.47	89^th	877	89.9%
2018	77.52	175^th	861	79.7%
2019	75.49	198^th	891	77.8%
2021	70.74	195^th	797	75.5%
2022	78.66	152^nd	883	82.8%
2023	68.58	262^nd	893	70.7%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Jenkintown Middle/High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	61.07	230^th	681	66.2%

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

Rank History for Jenkintown Middle/High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Jenkintown Middle/High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2011	86.96	34^th	660	94.8%
2012	82.06	69^th	664	89.6%
2013	75.25	121^st	591	79.5%
2014	87.34	32^nd	580	94.5%
2015	76.17	145^th	680	78.7%
2016	84.15	54^th	677	92.0%
2017	79.30	117^th	663	82.4%
2018	81.63	93^rd	673	86.2%
2019	57.84	362^nd	693	47.8%
2021	63.09	259^th	537	51.8%
2023	74.45	156^th	674	76.9%

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Rank History for high school White students at Jenkintown Middle/High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	71.74	151^st	577	73.8%

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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 Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Jenkintown Middle/High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2010	247	23	11	8	0	n/a	n/a	4	293
2011	256	28	11	11	0	0	6	0	312
2012	245	27	8	9	1	1	7	0	298
2013	230	29	8	10	1	0	7	0	285
2014	228	22	6	14	2	0	13	0	285
2015	220	29	11	8	1	0	13	0	282
2016	232	33	11	16	1	0	10	0	303
2017	235	34	13	14	2	0	11	0	309
2018	239	29	12	19	1	0	15	0	315
2019	252	28	12	20	1	0	16	0	329
2020	245	32	16	18	1	0	22	0	334
2021	251	29	13	20	1	0	18	0	332
2022	231	31	8	18	0	0	19	0	307
2023	223	31	9	20	0	0	21	0	304

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 Jenkintown Middle/High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	293	29.1	10.0	n/a
2011	312	28.1	11.0	9.6
2012	298	26.5	11.2	12.4
2013	285	26.7	10.6	13
2014	285	29.3	9.7	15.4
2015	282	29.0	9.7	15.6
2016	303	29.0	10.4	13.5
2017	309	29.1	10.5	n/a
2018	315	28.3	11.1	13.3
2019	329	28.2	11.6	14.3
2020	334	29.8	11.1	n/a
2021	332	27.7	11.9	13.3
2022	307	27.7	11.0	15.6
2023	304	29.6	10.2	21.7

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 Jenkintown Middle/High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	293	29.1	10.0	n/a
2011	312	28.1	11.0	9.6
2012	298	26.5	11.2	12.4
2013	285	26.7	10.6	13
2014	285	29.3	9.7	15.4
2015	282	29.0	9.7	15.6
2016	303	29.0	10.4	13.5
2017	309	29.1	10.5	n/a
2018	315	28.3	11.1	13.3
2019	329	28.2	11.6	14.3
2020	334	29.8	11.1	n/a
2021	332	27.7	11.9	13.3
2022	307	27.7	11.0	15.6
2023	304	29.6	10.2	21.7

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 Jenkintown Middle/High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$295 (1.1%)	$25,692 (98.9%)	$25,987
2020	$542 (2.5%)	$21,236 (97.5%)	$21,778
2021	$87 (0.4%)	$22,977 (99.6%)	$23,065
2022	$242 (0.9%)	$25,777 (99.1%)	$26,019

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jenkintown Middle/High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 198^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 262^nd of 893 Middle schools	7.1%
Ranks 362^nd of 693 High schools	Ranks 156^th of 674 High schools	29.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Jenkintown Middle/High School)	44.9	43.8	1.1%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Jenkintown Middle/High School)	79.6	73.7	5.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Jenkintown Middle/High School)	39	22.8	16.2%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Jenkintown Middle/High School)	66.1	47.7	18.4%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Jenkintown Middle/High School)	64.4	60.5	3.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Jenkintown Middle/High School)	58.2	48.3	9.9%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Jenkintown Middle/High School)	60.5	48.5	12%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Jenkintown Middle/High School)	79.1	82.2	3.1%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%
All Grades Math (Jenkintown Middle/High School)	41.6	34.6	7%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Jenkintown Middle/High School)	66.1	47.7	18.4%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Jenkintown Middle/High School)	71.3	68	3.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	329	304	7.6%
African American	28	31	10.7%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	12	9	25%
Hispanic	20	20
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	252	223	11.5%
Two or More Races	16	21	31.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	14.3%	21.7%	7.4%

Schools Near Jenkintown Middle/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)	PSSA Math (2023)				PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (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	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jenkintown Middle/High School	Public	7-12	West and Highlands Avenues	Jenkintown	19046	Montgomery County	Jenkintown School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 884-1801	304	30	10.2	21.7%	223 (73.4%)	31 (10.2%)	20 (6.6%)	9 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.9%)	74.4	156^th of 674 public high schools	76.9%					(n/a)	48.3	48.5	82.2		43.8	22.8	34.6	47.7	47.7		73.7	60.5	68.0	$26,019	$242	$25,777
Abington Senior High School	Public	9-12	900 Highland Avenue	Abington	19001	Montgomery County	Abington School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 884-4700	2,749	162	17.0	30.4%	1,512 (55.0%)	581 (21.1%)	314 (11.4%)	182 (6.6%)	5 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	153 (5.6%)	70	205^th of 674 public high schools	69.6%		56.6	333^rd of 634 public high schools	47.5%	128	26.2	60.1	76.6											$18,807	$768	$18,039
Cheltenham High School	Public	9-12	500 Rices Mill Rd	Wyncote	19095	Montgomery County	Cheltenham School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 517-3700	1,442	101	14.3	37.4%	369 (25.6%)	785 (54.4%)	133 (9.2%)	74 (5.1%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	76 (5.3%)	43.1	439^th of 674 public high schools	34.9%		52.8	369^th of 634 public high schools	41.8%	70	24.2	39.2	62.9											$25,236	$716	$24,519
Hill Freedman World Academy	Public, Magnet	6-12	1100 E. Mt. Pleasant Ave.	Philadelphia	19150	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(215) 400-3530	638	54	11.8	100.0%	17 (2.7%)	544 (85.3%)	30 (4.7%)	9 (1.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.6%)	40.6	454^th of 674 public high schools	32.6%		38.2	461^st of 634 public high schools	27.3%	7	18.3	19.7	81.7	15.5	25.0	23.2	21.0	57.9	57.9	49.3	62.8	75.3	62.3	$18,845	$7,548	$11,297
Building 21	Public	9-12	6501 Limekiln Pike	Philadelphia	19138	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-7450	388	20	19.2	100.0%	2 (0.5%)	340 (87.6%)	31 (8.0%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.8%)	3	668^th of 674 public high schools	0.9%		4.6	600^th of 634 public high schools	5.4%	68	0.0	0.0	19.7											$19,436	$10,686	$8,750
King Martin Luther High School	Public	9-12	6100 Stenton Ave	Philadelphia	19138	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-3500	498	44	11.2	100.0%	3 (0.6%)	468 (94.0%)	19 (3.8%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	2.9	669^th of 674 public high schools	0.7%		3.3	616^th of 634 public high schools	2.8%	53	0.0	6.1	14.3											$20,995	$10,700	$10,295
Parkway Northwest	Public, Magnet	9-12	6200 Crittenden St.	Philadelphia	19138	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(215) 400-3390	258	18	14.6	100.0%	2 (0.8%)	233 (90.3%)	8 (3.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.4%)	16.5	568^th of 674 public high schools	15.7%		10.2	567^th of 634 public high schools	10.6%	1	1.8	5.3	55.7											$20,615	$10,848	$9,767
Imhotep Institute Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	6201 N. 21st Street	Philadelphia	19138	Philadelphia County	Imhotep Institute Charter High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(215) 438-4140	597	29	20.5		0 (0.0%)	578 (96.8%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.8%)	9.4	606^th of 674 public high schools	10.1%		1.9	632^nd of 634 public high schools	0.3%	26	7.3	5.6	40.2											$17,188	$5,247	$11,941
Springfield Township High School	Public	9-12	1801 E Paper Mill Rd	Erdenheim	19038	Montgomery County	Springfield Township School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 233-6000	765	60	12.8	21.3%	556 (72.7%)	89 (11.6%)	52 (6.8%)	29 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	38 (5.0%)	76	144^th of 674 public high schools	78.6%		66.9	232^nd of 634 public high schools	63.4%	88	70.0	66.5	64.5											$26,202	$658	$25,544
Girls High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1400 W Olney Ave	Philadelphia	19141	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(215) 400-3700	894	46	19.4	100.0%	43 (4.8%)	618 (69.1%)	93 (10.4%)	107 (12.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (3.7%)	44.7	425^th of 674 public high schools	36.9%		76.6	148^th of 634 public high schools	76.7%	277	25.1	35.8	70.6											$15,995	$8,504	$7,491

Frequently Asked Questions about Jenkintown Middle/High School

How many students attend Jenkintown Middle/High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 304 students attended Jenkintown Middle/High School.

What schools feed into Jenkintown Middle/High School?

Jenkintown Middle/High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Jenkintown Elementary School

Is Jenkintown Middle/High School a good school?

Jenkintown Middle/High School ranks 156^th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Jenkintown Middle/High School?

Students at Jenkintown Middle/High School are 73% White, 10% African American, 7% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 3% Asian.

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