Summary:
Harriton Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, part of the highly-ranked Lower Merion School District. This school consistently ranks among the top-performing high schools in the state, known for its exceptional academic achievements, diverse student population, and strong graduation and retention rates.
Harriton Senior High School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students scoring well above state and district averages on Keystone Exams. In the 2023-2024 school year, Harriton students achieved 81.6% proficiency in Algebra I, 86.9% in Biology, and 92.8% in Literature, far surpassing the state averages of 41.6%, 50.5%, and 63.2%, respectively. The school also ranks highly for the performance of various student subgroups, including female, male, Asian, African American, Hispanic, white, multi-racial, low socioeconomic status, and disabled students. Harriton's four-year graduation rates range from 87.0% to 97.3%, with low dropout rates of 0.1% to 1.6%.
While Harriton Senior High School and nearby Lower Merion High School both demonstrate impressive academic achievements, some other top-performing schools in the region, such as Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School and Haverford Senior High School, also rank highly in the state. Additionally, Harriton's relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (10.8% to 13.8%) contrasts with some nearby schools, such as Roxborough High School and Saul W.B. Agricultural School, which have over 99% of their students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Lower Merion School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
5th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $31,856
Feeder schools for Harriton Senior High School:
Student/teacher ratio: 10.6
Number of students: 1,261
Racial breakdown:
White:
70.1%
Asian:
11.3%
African American:
7.3%
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Two or more races:
6.2%
Hispanic:
4.8%
American Indian:
0.2%
Pacific Islander:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 13.8%
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