Owen J Roberts High School

Summary:

Owen J Roberts High School is a public high school located in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, serving 1,820 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Great Valley School District, which is ranked 53 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Owen J Roberts High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Pennsylvania, ranking 76th out of 674 schools in the state for the 2022-2023 school year. The school's students perform exceptionally well on Keystone Exams, with 77.9% proficient or better in Literature, 72.5% in Biology, and 55.4% in Algebra I. The school's four-year graduation rate is an impressive 96.1%, well above the state average, and its dropout rate is only 0.1%. However, the student population is predominantly White, with relatively low percentages of African American (4.51%) and Hispanic (6.26%) students compared to nearby schools. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 18.79%, suggesting a socioeconomic disparity in the region.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Great Valley High School, Daniel Boone Area High School, and Phoenixville Area High School, Owen J Roberts High School consistently outperforms them in academic measures like Keystone Exam proficiency rates and graduation rates. However, some of these nearby schools have more diverse student populations, which can contribute to a richer learning environment and better prepare students for the multicultural world they will encounter after graduation.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 981 Ridge Rd
       Pottstown, PA  19465-8423


(610) 469-5101

District: Owen J Roberts School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
76th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10 Help


Feeder schools for Owen J Roberts High School:

Elementary:    East Coventry Elementary School
    East Vincent Elementary School
    French Creek Elementary School
    North Coventry Elementary School
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Middle:    Owen J Roberts Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  1,820

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.9%
Hispanic:
6.3%
African American:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.8% Help


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Compare Details Owen J Roberts High School ranks better than 88.7% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.68. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Owen J Roberts High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.9%), Hispanic (6.3%), African American (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 18.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Owen J Roberts High School is 15.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Owen J Roberts High School is $10.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Owen J Roberts High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Owen J Roberts High School 76th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Owen J Roberts High School in the ranking list.)

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Owen J Roberts School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Owen J Roberts School District 53rd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Owen J Roberts High School

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Rank History for all students at Owen J Roberts High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 73.73 141st 583 75.8%
2004 85.99 56th 590 90.5%
2005 65.79 217th 593 63.4%
2006 66.29 218th 604 63.9%
2007 73.71 137th 615 77.7%
2008 82.41 62nd 621 90.0%
2009 86.21 39th 632 93.8%
2010 83.52 53rd 649 91.8%
2011 74.73 142nd 660 78.5%
2012 81.50 73rd 664 89.0%
2013 87.31 29th 591 95.1%
2014 79.96 79th 580 86.4%
2015 82.46 80th 680 88.2%
2016 85.14 44th 677 93.5%
2017 83.69 66th 663 90.0%
2018 82.75 78th 673 88.4%
2019 84.46 69th 693 90.0%
2021 76.49 125th 537 76.7%
2022 77.22 140th 634 77.9%
2023 85.68 76th 674 88.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Owen J Roberts High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.72 23rd 129 82.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Owen J Roberts High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.37 92nd 652 85.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Owen J Roberts High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 90.01 39th 502 92.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Owen J Roberts High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.49 1st 112 99.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Owen J Roberts High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.07 158th 260 39.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Owen J Roberts High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.28 49th 252 80.6%
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Rank History for White students at Owen J Roberts High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.67 90th 577 84.4%
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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.

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by a student
Monday, July 27, 2015

Open Quote This is a well-funded and beautiful school. As a high school senior who has attended Owen J. Roberts School District for many years, I have nothing but positive things to say. It is safe, welcoming, academically challenging (yet caters to all levels), and a great place to grow up. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Owen J Roberts High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1039 12 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1057
1989 971 15 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 993
1990 878 16 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 902
1991 845 13 7 4 3 n/a n/a 0 872
1992 855 24 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 891
1993 829 18 8 12 0 n/a n/a 0 867
1994 878 18 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 906
1995 910 18 4 0 4 n/a n/a 0 936
1996 910 18 4 0 4 n/a n/a 0 936
1997 945 25 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 977
1998 964 20 3 5 3 n/a n/a 0 995
1999 993 19 5 7 4 n/a n/a 0 1028
2000 1001 20 8 7 3 n/a n/a 0 1039
2001 1085 15 5 7 4 n/a n/a 0 1116
2002 1177 13 4 4 3 n/a n/a 0 1201
2003 1177 13 4 4 3 n/a n/a 0 1201
2004 1285 19 5 4 2 n/a n/a 0 1315
2005 1286 29 7 9 2 n/a n/a 0 1333
2006 1294 30 7 13 2 n/a n/a 0 1346
2007 1312 36 4 12 1 n/a n/a 0 1365
2008 1315 36 5 18 0 n/a n/a 1 1375
2009 1278 39 8 14 3 n/a n/a 2 1344
2010 1325 49 8 15 2 n/a n/a 1 1400
2011 1374 51 14 28 4 0 14 0 1485
2012 1345 49 17 38 1 0 24 0 1474
2013 1368 49 24 40 2 0 30 0 1513
2014 1413 38 29 50 3 0 37 0 1570
2015 1408 42 32 43 4 0 36 0 1565
2016 1401 40 33 58 4 0 41 0 1577
2017 1420 34 42 56 1 0 50 0 1603
2018 1403 30 40 56 1 1 60 0 1591
2019 1400 46 45 75 1 1 80 0 1648
2020 1393 45 51 85 1 1 80 0 1656
2021 1440 54 54 84 3 1 80 0 1716
2022 1467 65 65 107 4 0 76 0 1784
2023 1472 82 74 114 4 0 74 0 1820

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 Owen J Roberts High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1057 70.8 14.9 n/a
1989 993 68.7 14.4 n/a
1990 902 62.6 14.4 0
1991 872 58.9 14.8 n/a
1992 891 62.1 14.3 n/a
1993 867 49.3 17.6 n/a
1994 906 52.8 17.2 n/a
1995 936 54.7 17.1 n/a
1996 936 54.7 17.1 n/a
1997 977 59.4 16.4 n/a
1998 995 59.9 16.6 n/a
1999 1028 66.1 15.6 n/a
2000 1039 63.8 16.3 4.4
2001 1116 66.3 16.8 6.1
2002 1201 73.0 16.5 5.2
2003 1201 73.0 16.5 5.2
2004 1315 81.6 16.1 5.6
2005 1333 89.5 14.9 4.7
2006 1346 87.8 15.3 5.2
2007 1365 89.4 15.3 7.6
2008 1375 94.4 14.6 6.3
2009 1344 97.2 13.8 14.5
2010 1400 98.8 14.1 10.1
2011 1485 104.3 14.2 9.2
2012 1474 104.0 14.1 10
2013 1513 104.5 14.4 11
2014 1570 106.0 14.8 13
2015 1565 107.0 14.6 15.1
2016 1577 111.0 14.2 16
2017 1603 110.5 14.5 15.7
2018 1591 111.2 14.3 16.2
2019 1648 114.1 14.4 16.5
2020 1656 115.0 14.4 15
2021 1716 115.7 14.8 15.9
2022 1784 115.8 15.4 15.9
2023 1820 120.1 15.1 18.8

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 Owen J Roberts High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1057 70.8 14.9 n/a
1989 993 68.7 14.4 n/a
1990 902 62.6 14.4 0
1991 872 58.9 14.8 n/a
1992 891 62.1 14.3 n/a
1993 867 49.3 17.6 n/a
1994 906 52.8 17.2 n/a
1995 936 54.7 17.1 n/a
1996 936 54.7 17.1 n/a
1997 977 59.4 16.4 n/a
1998 995 59.9 16.6 n/a
1999 1028 66.1 15.6 n/a
2000 1039 63.8 16.3 4.4
2001 1116 66.3 16.8 6.1
2002 1201 73.0 16.5 5.2
2003 1201 73.0 16.5 5.2
2004 1315 81.6 16.1 5.6
2005 1333 89.5 14.9 4.7
2006 1346 87.8 15.3 5.2
2007 1365 89.4 15.3 7.6
2008 1375 94.4 14.6 6.3
2009 1344 97.2 13.8 14.5
2010 1400 98.8 14.1 10.1
2011 1485 104.3 14.2 9.2
2012 1474 104.0 14.1 10
2013 1513 104.5 14.4 11
2014 1570 106.0 14.8 13
2015 1565 107.0 14.6 15.1
2016 1577 111.0 14.2 16
2017 1603 110.5 14.5 15.7
2018 1591 111.2 14.3 16.2
2019 1648 114.1 14.4 16.5
2020 1656 115.0 14.4 15
2021 1716 115.7 14.8 15.9
2022 1784 115.8 15.4 15.9
2023 1820 120.1 15.1 18.8

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 Owen J Roberts High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $10 (100.0%) $10
2020 $00 (0.0%) $10 (100.0%) $10
2021 $00 (0.0%) $10 (90.9%) $11
2022 $00 (0.0%) $10 (100.0%) $10

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Owen J Roberts High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 69th of 693 High schoolsRanks 76th of 674 High schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Owen J Roberts High School)81.455.4
 26%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Owen J Roberts High School)8772.5
 14.5%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Owen J Roberts High School)86.377.9
 8.4%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students16481820
 10.4%
African American4682
 78.3%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian4574
 64.4%
Hispanic75114
 52%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White14001472
 5.1%
Two or More Races8074
 7.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.5%18.8%
 2.3%


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Owen J Roberts High School ranks 76th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,820 students attended Owen J Roberts High School.

Students at Owen J Roberts High School are 81% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more races.


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