Pottsgrove Senior High School

Summary:

Pottsgrove Senior High School is a public high school located in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 1,021. The school is part of the Pottsgrove School District, which is ranked 327 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pottsgrove Senior High School has a relatively diverse student population, with 61.8% White, 14.79% African American, 11.26% Hispanic, and 10.48% two or more races. The school's academic performance, as measured by Keystone Exam proficiency rates, is mixed compared to the state and nearby schools. In 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates were 40.7% in Algebra I, 45.5% in Biology, and 66.5% in Literature. While the Literature proficiency rate was higher than the state average, the Algebra I and Biology rates were lower. Pottsgrove Senior High School has maintained a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 90.2% to 95.3% over the past few years, which is higher than the nearby Pottstown Senior High School (84.7%) but lower than some of the higher-performing schools like Perkiomen Valley High School (96.5%).

While Pottsgrove Senior High School is in the middle of the pack in terms of statewide rankings, some of the nearby schools, such as Perkiomen Valley High School (ranked 32nd in the state) and Upper Perkiomen High School (ranked 101st), are performing significantly better academically. Additionally, the higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Pottsgrove Senior High School compared to some of the neighboring schools suggests that the school may be serving a more economically disadvantaged population, which could impact academic performance. The school's spending per student has ranged from $16,875 to $18,313 in recent years, which is higher than some of the nearby schools but lower than others.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1345 Kauffman Rd
       Pottstown, PA  19464-2303


(610) 326-5105

District: Pottsgrove School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
308th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,605 Help


Feeder schools for Pottsgrove Senior High School:

Elementary:    Lower Pottsgrove Elementary School
    Ringing Rocks Elementary School
    West Pottsgrove Elementary School
Middle:    Pottsgrove Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  1,021

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.8%
African American:
14.8%
Hispanic:
11.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pottsgrove Senior High School ranks better than 54.3% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.7. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Pottsgrove Senior 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 (61.8%), African American (14.8%), Hispanic (11.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 34.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pottsgrove Senior High School is 15.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pottsgrove Senior High School is $17,605.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Pottsgrove Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pottsgrove Senior High School 308th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Pottsgrove Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Pottsgrove School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pottsgrove School District 327th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pottsgrove Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Pottsgrove Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 83.09 84th 583 85.6%
2004 77.40 131st 590 77.8%
2005 62.54 247th 593 58.3%
2006 46.36 398th 604 34.1%
2007 74.26 129th 615 79.0%
2008 69.08 180th 621 71.0%
2009 52.06 367th 632 41.9%
2010 52.04 375th 649 42.2%
2011 48.26 425th 660 35.6%
2012 52.71 394th 664 40.7%
2013 52.76 324th 591 45.2%
2014 69.24 170th 580 70.7%
2015 74.15 172nd 680 74.7%
2016 62.33 333rd 677 50.8%
2017 51.26 411th 663 38.0%
2018 50.47 433rd 673 35.7%
2019 45.19 462nd 693 33.3%
2021 55.72 304th 537 43.4%
2022 57.61 320th 634 49.5%
2023 58.70 308th 674 54.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pottsgrove Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.35 66th 129 48.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pottsgrove Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.47 352nd 652 46.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pottsgrove Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.95 304th 502 39.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Pottsgrove Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.18 96th 260 63.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pottsgrove Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.26 201st 252 20.2%
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Rank History for White students at Pottsgrove Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.61 209th 577 63.8%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Open Quote Pottsgrove High School is the little engine that can. Pottsgrove's test scores do not yet reflect the many great things going on in "the Grove". Pottsgrove is the only school district in our area that does not charge families to play in our music or sports programs. All Pottsgrove students from grade 5 up have iPad's or Laptops as part of the 1:1 program. Pottsgrove has dramatically increased it's AP offerings at the HS level. Pottsgrove is a small, vibrant community that has SO much more to offer! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pottsgrove 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 766 30 11 7 6 n/a n/a 0 820
1989 769 27 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 810
1990 693 40 10 7 0 n/a n/a 0 750
1991 704 53 9 12 0 n/a n/a 0 778
1992 709 48 7 10 0 n/a n/a 0 774
1993 743 51 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 805
1994 824 58 7 14 0 n/a n/a 0 903
1995 787 62 4 20 0 n/a n/a 0 873
1996 787 62 4 20 0 n/a n/a 0 873
1997 874 78 6 14 0 n/a n/a 0 972
1998 807 83 5 14 0 n/a n/a 0 909
1999 819 76 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 906
2000 835 75 4 7 2 n/a n/a 0 923
2001 898 84 5 8 2 n/a n/a 0 997
2002 923 102 9 5 3 n/a n/a 0 1042
2003 923 102 9 5 3 n/a n/a 0 1042
2004 924 128 12 11 2 n/a n/a 0 1077
2005 889 130 12 13 2 n/a n/a 0 1046
2006 852 127 13 15 3 n/a n/a 0 1010
2007 845 128 14 8 1 n/a n/a 0 996
2008 756 125 22 18 1 n/a n/a 0 922
2009 796 145 22 22 1 n/a n/a 3 989
2010 826 166 25 28 1 n/a n/a 8 1054
2011 837 184 22 38 2 0 6 0 1089
2012 810 188 21 50 0 0 6 0 1075
2013 712 151 16 65 3 2 40 0 989
2014 701 158 17 60 2 2 61 0 1001
2015 690 142 16 58 4 2 81 0 993
2016 699 136 21 61 5 1 83 0 1006
2017 686 135 18 68 3 0 93 0 1003
2018 674 140 14 79 4 0 90 0 1001
2019 676 128 16 77 1 1 83 0 982
2020 695 141 16 90 1 1 87 0 1031
2021 682 142 14 94 2 1 85 0 1020
2022 650 132 18 106 1 1 112 0 1020
2023 631 151 15 115 2 0 107 0 1021

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 Pottsgrove Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 820 58.6 13.9 n/a
1989 810 59.0 13.7 n/a
1990 750 60.6 12.3 0
1991 778 62.0 12.5 n/a
1992 774 60.0 12.9 n/a
1993 805 48.7 16.5 n/a
1994 903 51.1 17.7 n/a
1995 873 53.0 16.5 n/a
1996 873 53.0 16.5 n/a
1997 972 52.5 18.5 n/a
1998 909 51.5 17.7 n/a
1999 906 49.7 18.2 n/a
2000 923 48.7 19.0 0
2001 997 54.0 18.5 0
2002 1042 56.3 18.5 0
2003 1042 56.3 18.5 0
2004 1077 60.0 18.0 0
2005 1046 63.0 16.6 0
2006 1010 61.2 16.5 0
2007 996 64.5 15.4 15.4
2008 922 63.7 14.5 17.7
2009 989 67.9 14.6 24.9
2010 1054 68.7 15.3 22.9
2011 1089 69.3 15.7 25.1
2012 1075 68.0 15.7 28.7
2013 989 69.7 14.1 30.2
2014 1001 69.5 14.3 33.9
2015 993 70.0 14.1 33.4
2016 1006 68.0 14.7 36
2017 1003 65.0 15.4 29.3
2018 1001 66.9 14.9 27.7
2019 982 67.3 14.5 29
2020 1031 68.7 15.0 30.9
2021 1020 67.7 15.0 34.3
2022 1020 67.6 15.0 32.7
2023 1021 66.3 15.3 34.5

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 Pottsgrove Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 820 58.6 13.9 n/a
1989 810 59.0 13.7 n/a
1990 750 60.6 12.3 0
1991 778 62.0 12.5 n/a
1992 774 60.0 12.9 n/a
1993 805 48.7 16.5 n/a
1994 903 51.1 17.7 n/a
1995 873 53.0 16.5 n/a
1996 873 53.0 16.5 n/a
1997 972 52.5 18.5 n/a
1998 909 51.5 17.7 n/a
1999 906 49.7 18.2 n/a
2000 923 48.7 19.0 0
2001 997 54.0 18.5 0
2002 1042 56.3 18.5 0
2003 1042 56.3 18.5 0
2004 1077 60.0 18.0 0
2005 1046 63.0 16.6 0
2006 1010 61.2 16.5 0
2007 996 64.5 15.4 15.4
2008 922 63.7 14.5 17.7
2009 989 67.9 14.6 24.9
2010 1054 68.7 15.3 22.9
2011 1089 69.3 15.7 25.1
2012 1075 68.0 15.7 28.7
2013 989 69.7 14.1 30.2
2014 1001 69.5 14.3 33.9
2015 993 70.0 14.1 33.4
2016 1006 68.0 14.7 36
2017 1003 65.0 15.4 29.3
2018 1001 66.9 14.9 27.7
2019 982 67.3 14.5 29
2020 1031 68.7 15.0 30.9
2021 1020 67.7 15.0 34.3
2022 1020 67.6 15.0 32.7
2023 1021 66.3 15.3 34.5

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 Pottsgrove Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $747 (4.1%) $17,566 (95.9%) $18,313
2020 $785 (4.5%) $16,519 (95.5%) $17,304
2021 $1,012 (6.0%) $15,862 (94.0%) $16,874
2022 $1,354 (7.7%) $16,251 (92.3%) $17,605

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pottsgrove 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 462nd of 693 High schoolsRanks 308th of 674 High schools
 21%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Pottsgrove Senior High School)5640.7
 15.3%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Pottsgrove Senior High School)54.345.5
 8.8%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Pottsgrove Senior High School)66.166.5
 0.4%
   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 Students9821021
 4%
African American128151
 18%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian1615
 6.3%
Hispanic77115
 49.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White676631
 6.7%
Two or More Races83107
 28.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29%34.5%
 5.5%


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Students at Pottsgrove Senior High School are 62% White, 15% African American, 11% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Pottsgrove Senior High School ranks 308th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,021 students attended Pottsgrove Senior High School.


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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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