Lower Moreland High School

Summary:

Lower Moreland High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, part of the highly-ranked Upper Moreland Township School District. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, delivering outstanding academic results and maintaining high graduation rates.

With a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, Lower Moreland High School stands out for its exceptional academic performance. In the 2022-2023 school year, 81.5% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in Keystone Exams/Literature, significantly outperforming the state average of 65.3%. Similarly, 78.7% were proficient or better in Keystone Exams/Biology, compared to the state average of 50.7%. The school's four-year graduation rate of 96.7% is also significantly higher than the state average. While the student population is predominantly White, Lower Moreland High School has a relatively high percentage of Asian students, at 21.55%, which is much higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Lincoln High School in the Philadelphia City School District, Lower Moreland High School stands out for its academic excellence and student outcomes. Lincoln High School has significantly lower test scores, graduation rates, and a higher percentage of students from low-income families. This highlights the stark contrast in educational opportunities and resources between Lower Moreland High School and some of the surrounding urban schools, underscoring the importance of equitable access to quality education.

Detail:

Public 9-12

545 Red Lion Rd
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006-6214

(215) 938-0220

District: Lower Moreland Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
47^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,996

Feeder schools for Lower Moreland High School:

Elementary:	Pine Road Elementary School
Middle:	Murray Avenue School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 854

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.1%

Asian:

21.5%

Hispanic:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lower Moreland High School ranks better than 93% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.96. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Lower Moreland 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 (72.1%), Asian (21.5%), Hispanic (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lower Moreland High School is 13.2. (See more...)

Compare Lower Moreland High School employs 64.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lower Moreland High School is $20,996.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Lower Moreland High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lower Moreland High School 47^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Lower Moreland High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Lower Moreland Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lower Moreland Township School District 35^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lower Moreland High School

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Rank History for all students at Lower Moreland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	91.24	22^nd	583	96.2%
2004	92.32	17^th	590	97.1%
2005	91.99	12^th	593	98.0%
2006	86.49	30^th	604	95.0%
2007	88.96	19^th	615	96.9%
2008	88.52	25^th	621	96.0%
2009	94.03	8^th	632	98.7%
2010	90.46	17^th	649	97.4%
2011	90.18	16^th	660	97.6%
2012	89.69	17^th	664	97.4%
2013	86.85	32^nd	591	94.6%
2014	93.04	7^th	580	98.8%
2015	88.72	25^th	680	96.3%
2016	85.74	38^th	677	94.4%
2017	85.37	43^rd	663	93.5%
2018	87.25	32^nd	673	95.2%
2019	90.45	17^th	693	97.5%
2022	87.11	44^th	634	93.1%
2023	88.96	47^th	674	93.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lower Moreland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	87.39	55^th	652	91.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Lower Moreland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	78.49	72^nd	502	85.7%

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Rank History for Asian students at Lower Moreland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	80.11	24^th	112	78.6%

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Rank History for White students at Lower Moreland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	77.27	111^th	577	80.8%

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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 Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lower Moreland High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	634	2	44	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	690
1989	561	1	42	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	607
1990	757	0	62	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	829
1991	694	0	59	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	761
1992	688	0	58	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	751
1993	676	1	59	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	741
1994	665	0	66	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	732
1995	560	0	61	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	621
1996	560	0	61	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	621
1997	473	0	49	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	523
1998	468	0	38	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	511
1999	455	0	30	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	491
2000	486	0	31	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	525
2001	495	1	28	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	532
2002	517	1	33	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	560
2003	517	1	33	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	560
2004	525	1	37	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	569
2005	566	0	53	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	629
2006	591	2	59	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	662
2007	624	3	58	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	696
2008	633	2	58	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	700
2009	604	1	62	8	0	n/a	n/a	1	676
2010	604	4	82	8	0	n/a	n/a	2	700
2011	610	4	80	15	0	0	2	0	711
2012	593	6	94	14	0	0	5	0	712
2013	597	15	107	10	0	0	5	0	734
2014	586	14	104	16	0	0	6	0	726
2015	583	10	115	19	0	0	14	0	741
2016	571	10	121	21	1	0	17	0	741
2017	588	9	116	26	0	0	15	0	754
2018	592	9	123	19	2	0	10	0	755
2019	582	6	133	18	1	0	11	0	751
2020	598	4	141	21	0	1	5	0	770
2021	616	8	150	22	0	3	9	0	808
2022	599	10	178	25	0	3	9	0	824
2023	616	12	184	25	0	4	13	0	854

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lower Moreland High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	690	57.3	12.0	n/a
1989	607	55.0	11.0	n/a
1990	829	69.5	11.9	0
1991	761	64.3	11.8	n/a
1992	751	68.9	10.8	n/a
1993	741	54.0	13.7	n/a
1994	732	55.5	13.2	n/a
1995	621	46.5	13.4	n/a
1996	621	46.5	13.4	n/a
1997	523	41.5	12.6	n/a
1998	511	41.5	12.3	n/a
1999	491	43.5	11.3	n/a
2000	525	42.0	12.5	0
2001	532	40.0	13.3	0
2002	560	43.3	12.9	0
2003	560	43.3	12.9	0
2004	569	45.0	12.6	0
2005	629	45.5	13.8	0
2006	662	48.8	13.6	0
2007	696	51.6	13.5	0
2008	700	58.9	11.9	n/a
2009	676	55.6	12.2	n/a
2010	700	58.9	11.8	4.2
2011	711	61.3	11.5	4.4
2012	712	61.3	11.6	4.4
2013	734	63.8	11.4	4.2
2014	726	62.6	11.5	6.9
2015	741	59.0	12.5	10.3
2016	741	63.0	11.7	14
2017	754	63.9	11.7	n/a
2018	755	63.9	11.8	n/a
2019	751	61.5	12.2	18
2020	770	62.3	12.3	n/a
2021	808	61.3	13.1	15.1
2022	824	62.2	13.2	15.3
2023	854	64.6	13.2	18.4

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 Lower Moreland High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	690	57.3	12.0	n/a
1989	607	55.0	11.0	n/a
1990	829	69.5	11.9	0
1991	761	64.3	11.8	n/a
1992	751	68.9	10.8	n/a
1993	741	54.0	13.7	n/a
1994	732	55.5	13.2	n/a
1995	621	46.5	13.4	n/a
1996	621	46.5	13.4	n/a
1997	523	41.5	12.6	n/a
1998	511	41.5	12.3	n/a
1999	491	43.5	11.3	n/a
2000	525	42.0	12.5	0
2001	532	40.0	13.3	0
2002	560	43.3	12.9	0
2003	560	43.3	12.9	0
2004	569	45.0	12.6	0
2005	629	45.5	13.8	0
2006	662	48.8	13.6	0
2007	696	51.6	13.5	0
2008	700	58.9	11.9	n/a
2009	676	55.6	12.2	n/a
2010	700	58.9	11.8	4.2
2011	711	61.3	11.5	4.4
2012	712	61.3	11.6	4.4
2013	734	63.8	11.4	4.2
2014	726	62.6	11.5	6.9
2015	741	59.0	12.5	10.3
2016	741	63.0	11.7	14
2017	754	63.9	11.7	n/a
2018	755	63.9	11.8	n/a
2019	751	61.5	12.2	18
2020	770	62.3	12.3	n/a
2021	808	61.3	13.1	15.1
2022	824	62.2	13.2	15.3
2023	854	64.6	13.2	18.4

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 Lower Moreland High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$219 (1.0%)	$21,646 (99.0%)	$21,865
2020	$208 (1.0%)	$20,611 (99.0%)	$20,820
2021	$207 (1.0%)	$20,487 (99.0%)	$20,694
2022	$210 (1.0%)	$20,786 (99.0%)	$20,996

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lower Moreland High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 17^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 47^th of 674 High schools	4.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Lower Moreland High School)	88.4	53.5	34.9%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Lower Moreland High School)	90.7	78.7	12%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Lower Moreland High School)	94.8	81.5	13.3%
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	751	854	13.7%
African American	6	12	100%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	133	184	38.3%
Hispanic	18	25	38.9%
Pacific Islander	0	4
White	582	616	5.8%
Two or More Races	11	13	18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	18%	18.4%	0.4%

Schools Near Lower Moreland 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 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	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
Lower Moreland High School	Public	9-12	545 Red Lion Rd	Huntingdon Valley	19006	Montgomery County	Lower Moreland Township School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 938-0220	854	65	13.2	18.4%	616 (72.1%)	12 (1.4%)	25 (2.9%)	184 (21.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	13 (1.5%)	89	47^th of 674 public high schools	93.0%		87.1	44^th of 634 public high schools	93.1%	3	53.5	78.7	81.5									$20,996	$210	$20,786
Washington George High School	Public	9-12	10175 Bustleon Avenue	Philadelphia	19116	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-3100	1,707	111	15.3	100.0%	485 (28.4%)	505 (29.6%)	310 (18.2%)	286 (16.8%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	115 (6.7%)	15.7	574^th of 674 public high schools	14.8%		16.1	545^th of 634 public high schools	14.0%	29	19.7	17.9	35.1									$16,919	$8,468	$8,451
Swenson Arts and Technology High School	Public	9-12	2750 Red Lion Road	Philadelphia	19114	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-3140	771	53	14.4	100.0%	255 (33.1%)	177 (23.0%)	222 (28.8%)	62 (8.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	52 (6.7%)	25	534^th of 674 public high schools	20.8%		18.1	536^th of 634 public high schools	15.5%	2	14.1	23.9	56.7									$8,168	$4,075	$4,093
Upper Moreland High School	Public	9-12	3000 Terwood Road	Willow Grove	19090	Montgomery County	Upper Moreland Township School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 830-1500	976	83	11.7	35.5%	657 (67.3%)	113 (11.6%)	115 (11.8%)	36 (3.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (5.5%)	55.4	336^th of 674 public high schools	50.1%		64.3	251^st of 634 public high schools	60.4%	85	33.3	48.3	65.5									$22,372	$679	$21,693
Eastern Center for Arts and Technology	Public	9-12	3075 Terwood Rd	Willow Grove	19090	Montgomery County	Eastern Center for Arts and Technology	No	No	No	No	(215) 784-4800	15	23	.6		13 (86.7%)	1 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.7%)								(n/a)
William Tennent High School	Public	9-12	333 Centennial Rd	Warminster	18974	Bucks County	Centennial School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 441-6181	1,774	130	13.6	33.0%	1,231 (69.4%)	76 (4.3%)	337 (19.0%)	71 (4.0%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	54 (3.0%)	38.2	465^th of 674 public high schools	31.0%		64.2	253^rd of 634 public high schools	60.1%	212	18.7	42.1	58.3									$22,249	$561	$21,688
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
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
Northeast High School	Public	9-12	1601 Cottman Ave	Philadelphia	19111	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-3200	3,352	183	18.2	100.0%	467 (13.9%)	863 (25.7%)	1,020 (30.4%)	808 (24.1%)	9 (0.3%)	5 (0.1%)	180 (5.4%)	39.7	458^th of 674 public high schools	32.0%		38.3	459^th of 634 public high schools	27.6%	1	32.8	36.1	53.6									$16,006	$8,328	$7,678
Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush	Public	9-12	11081 Knights Rd	Philadelphia	19154	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-3030	616	36	17.3	100.0%	289 (46.9%)	128 (20.8%)	119 (19.3%)	46 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	31 (5.0%)	70.7	198^th of 674 public high schools	70.6%		88.7	34^th of 634 public high schools	94.6%	164	39.2	49.6	86.9									$16,696	$8,118	$8,578

Frequently Asked Questions about Lower Moreland High School

Is Lower Moreland High School a good school?

Yes. Lower Moreland High School ranks in the top 7.0% of Pennsylvania high schools.

What schools feed into Lower Moreland High School?

Lower Moreland High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Pine Road Elementary School
Middle : Murray Avenue School

What is the racial makeup of Lower Moreland High School?

Students at Lower Moreland High School are 72% White, 22% Asian, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What district is Lower Moreland High School in?

Lower Moreland Township School District

How many students attend Lower Moreland High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 854 students attended Lower Moreland High School.

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