Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School

Summary:

Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School is a public high school in Plymouth Meeting, PA, serving 1,552 students in grades 9-12 and part of the Colonial School District. The school consistently ranks among the top high schools in Pennsylvania, with a statewide ranking of 28 out of 686 schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with 76.5% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Algebra I, 79.6% in Biology, and 85.2% in Literature, significantly outpacing both the district and state averages. The school also maintains a high graduation rate of 95.6% and a low dropout rate of 0.3%. Additionally, the school excels in supporting the academic achievement of diverse student subgroups, ranking among the top in the state for Asian, African American, Hispanic, and White students, as well as for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds and students with disabilities.

Compared to nearby high schools, Harriton Senior High School in the Lower Merion School District has similar academic performance but a higher student-teacher ratio, while Roxborough High School in the Philadelphia City School District has significantly lower academic performance. Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School's higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio may contribute to its success in fostering a supportive learning environment for its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 201 E Germantown Pike
       Plymouth Meeting, PA  19462


(610) 825-1500

District: Colonial School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
28th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $26,025 Help


Feeder schools for Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School:

Elementary:    Colonial Elementary School
    Conshohocken Elementary School
    Plymouth Elementary School
    Ridge Park Elementary School
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Middle:    Colonial Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  1,597

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.3%
African American:
13.3%
Hispanic:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School ranks better than 95.9% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.51. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 (69.3%), African American (13.3%), Hispanic (7.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School is 14.7. (See more...)
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Compare Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School employs 108.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School is $26,025.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School 28th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 61.80 241st 583 58.7%
2004 67.01 209th 590 64.6%
2005 56.66 301st 593 49.2%
2006 67.46 205th 604 66.1%
2007 65.19 240th 615 61.0%
2008 74.12 134th 621 78.4%
2009 82.36 68th 632 89.2%
2010 78.86 94th 649 85.5%
2011 86.43 35th 660 94.7%
2012 77.80 107th 664 83.9%
2013 82.17 73rd 591 87.6%
2014 78.21 90th 580 84.5%
2015 84.21 63rd 680 90.7%
2016 80.67 93rd 677 86.3%
2017 86.55 34th 663 94.9%
2018 85.91 46th 673 93.2%
2019 87.97 39th 693 94.4%
2021 85.61 46th 537 91.4%
2022 77.17 142nd 634 77.6%
2023 92.72 23rd 674 96.6%
2024 93.51 28th 686 95.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 92.76 8th 129 93.8%
2024 85.44 21st 150 86.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 88.78 48th 652 92.6%
2024 93.83 23rd 664 96.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 91.78 32nd 665 95.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 90.86 37th 502 92.6%
2024 98.73 10th 513 98.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 94.09 28th 662 95.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.35 40th 112 64.3%
2024 88.43 1st 121 99.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 88.26 28th 260 89.2%
2024 93.43 15th 284 94.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 93.16 13th 252 94.8%
2024 93.00 18th 274 93.4%
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Rank History for White students at Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 94.85 15th 577 97.4%
2024 94.77 19th 595 96.8%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Plymouth-Whitemarsh 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 1045 88 77 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1212
1989 963 83 67 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1113
1990 917 78 70 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1069
1991 923 79 86 2 1 n/a n/a 0 1091
1992 950 82 77 6 1 n/a n/a 0 1116
1993 984 77 61 6 1 n/a n/a 0 1129
1994 1079 85 78 15 0 n/a n/a 0 1257
1995 1138 102 81 23 2 n/a n/a 0 1346
1996 1138 102 81 23 2 n/a n/a 0 1346
1997 1242 111 87 14 3 n/a n/a 0 1457
1998 1244 122 77 13 1 n/a n/a 0 1457
1999 1237 106 69 19 2 n/a n/a 0 1433
2000 1187 95 64 20 1 n/a n/a 0 1367
2001 1256 112 60 22 0 n/a n/a 0 1450
2002 1392 134 62 19 1 n/a n/a 0 1608
2003 1392 134 62 19 1 n/a n/a 0 1608
2004 1335 131 60 15 1 n/a n/a 0 1542
2005 1353 134 64 16 2 n/a n/a 0 1569
2006 1354 133 68 16 2 n/a n/a 0 1573
2007 1299 140 71 32 1 n/a n/a 0 1543
2008 1302 143 75 27 0 n/a n/a 34 1581
2009 1325 154 75 29 0 n/a n/a 35 1618
2010 1298 144 65 27 1 n/a n/a 44 1579
2011 1283 155 60 26 0 0 47 0 1571
2012 1278 150 57 28 0 0 49 0 1562
2013 1218 151 53 41 0 0 43 0 1506
2014 1169 157 61 34 0 0 42 0 1463
2015 1167 161 68 34 2 0 43 0 1475
2016 1146 155 75 50 2 2 35 0 1465
2017 1137 151 81 58 3 4 43 0 1477
2018 1150 152 88 64 3 4 47 0 1508
2019 1120 160 90 84 2 4 60 0 1520
2020 1125 151 87 98 2 2 59 0 1524
2021 1100 158 83 103 2 2 55 0 1503
2022 1062 171 90 115 2 1 62 0 1503
2023 1096 178 84 128 0 0 66 0 1552
2024 1107 213 86 116 0 0 75 0 1597

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 Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1212 87.4 13.8 n/a
1989 1113 81.7 13.6 n/a
1990 1069 89.0 12.0 0
1991 1091 73.0 14.9 n/a
1992 1116 86.0 12.9 n/a
1993 1129 72.4 15.6 n/a
1994 1257 72.1 17.4 n/a
1995 1346 79.3 17.0 n/a
1996 1346 79.3 17.0 n/a
1997 1457 84.0 17.3 n/a
1998 1457 84.0 17.3 n/a
1999 1433 90.2 15.9 n/a
2000 1367 93.0 14.7 0
2001 1450 96.1 15.1 0
2002 1608 101.8 15.8 0
2003 1608 101.8 15.8 0
2004 1542 99.4 15.5 0
2005 1569 97.4 16.1 0
2006 1573 102.9 15.3 14.4
2007 1543 105.2 14.7 17.5
2008 1581 115.7 13.7 13.4
2009 1618 110.3 14.7 13.3
2010 1579 108.6 14.5 16.7
2011 1571 108.1 14.5 16.2
2012 1562 106.9 14.5 13.3
2013 1506 105.5 14.2 19.1
2014 1463 109.8 13.3 17.6
2015 1475 104.0 14.1 18.8
2016 1465 105.0 13.9 22.2
2017 1477 111.0 13.3 15.3
2018 1508 107.0 14.0 17.1
2019 1520 108.0 14.0 17.6
2020 1524 105.0 14.5 13.7
2021 1503 102.5 14.6 19
2022 1503 106.5 14.1 18.2
2023 1552 n/a n/a 23.3
2024 1597 108.5 14.7 32.7

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 Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1212 87.4 13.8 n/a
1989 1113 81.7 13.6 n/a
1990 1069 89.0 12.0 0
1991 1091 73.0 14.9 n/a
1992 1116 86.0 12.9 n/a
1993 1129 72.4 15.6 n/a
1994 1257 72.1 17.4 n/a
1995 1346 79.3 17.0 n/a
1996 1346 79.3 17.0 n/a
1997 1457 84.0 17.3 n/a
1998 1457 84.0 17.3 n/a
1999 1433 90.2 15.9 n/a
2000 1367 93.0 14.7 0
2001 1450 96.1 15.1 0
2002 1608 101.8 15.8 0
2003 1608 101.8 15.8 0
2004 1542 99.4 15.5 0
2005 1569 97.4 16.1 0
2006 1573 102.9 15.3 14.4
2007 1543 105.2 14.7 17.5
2008 1581 115.7 13.7 13.4
2009 1618 110.3 14.7 13.3
2010 1579 108.6 14.5 16.7
2011 1571 108.1 14.5 16.2
2012 1562 106.9 14.5 13.3
2013 1506 105.5 14.2 19.1
2014 1463 109.8 13.3 17.6
2015 1475 104.0 14.1 18.8
2016 1465 105.0 13.9 22.2
2017 1477 111.0 13.3 15.3
2018 1508 107.0 14.0 17.1
2019 1520 108.0 14.0 17.6
2020 1524 105.0 14.5 13.7
2021 1503 102.5 14.6 19
2022 1503 106.5 14.1 18.2
2023 1552 n/a n/a 23.3
2024 1597 108.5 14.7 32.7

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 Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $48 (0.2%) $23,973 (99.8%) $24,021
2020 $64 (0.3%) $23,005 (99.7%) $23,068
2021 $486 (2.0%) $23,878 (98.0%) $24,364
2022 $285 (1.1%) $25,739 (98.9%) $26,024

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior 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 39th of 693 High schoolsRanks 23rd of 674 High schools
 2.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School)86.976.9
 10%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School)92.578
 14.5%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School)87.582.6
 4.9%
   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 Students15201552
 2.1%
African American160178
 11.3%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian9084
 6.7%
Hispanic84128
 52.4%
Pacific Islander40
 100%
White11201096
 2.1%
Two or More Races6066
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.6%23.3%
 5.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School

Students at Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School are 69% White, 13% African American, 7% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,597 students attended Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School.

Yes! Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 28th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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