Quakertown Community High School

Summary:

Quakertown Community High School is a public high school serving 1,668 students in grades 9-12 in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, which is part of the Quakertown Community School District. The school has consistently strong academic performance, with higher proficiency rates on the Keystone Exams compared to the state average, and maintains high graduation rates that exceed 92% over the past five years.

Quakertown Community High School performs well academically compared to nearby schools like Emmaus High School and Palisades High School, but lags behind some higher-performing schools in the region such as Souderton Area Senior High School and Southern Lehigh Senior High School. The school has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high socioeconomic status compared to the state average.

While Quakertown Community High School performs well overall, there are some areas for improvement, such as supporting its Hispanic student population, which ranks relatively low (1 out of 5 stars) compared to other subgroups. Additionally, the school has experienced a slight decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 56 out of 673 Pennsylvania high schools in 2017-2018 to 331 out of 674 in 2022-2023, which warrants further investigation to identify any underlying factors contributing to this trend.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 600 Park Ave
       Quakertown, PA  18951-1588


(215) 529-2060

District: Quakertown Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
331st of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,032 Help


Feeder schools for Quakertown Community High School:

Elementary:    Neidig Elementary School
    Pfaff Elementary School
    Quakertown Elementary School
    Richland Elementary School
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Middle:    Strayer Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  1,668

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.8%
Hispanic:
10.6%
African American:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Quakertown Community High School ranks better than 50.9% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.15. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Quakertown Community 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 (78.8%), Hispanic (10.6%), African American (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Quakertown Community High School is 17.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Quakertown Community High School is $17,032.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Quakertown Community High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Quakertown Community High School 331st of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Quakertown Community High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Quakertown Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Quakertown Community School District 362nd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Quakertown Community High School

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Rank History for all students at Quakertown Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 56.52 294th 583 49.6%
2004 59.37 269th 590 54.4%
2005 55.33 317th 593 46.5%
2006 73.84 141st 604 76.7%
2007 77.57 103rd 615 83.3%
2008 76.85 112th 621 82.0%
2009 73.37 153rd 632 75.8%
2010 71.77 165th 649 74.6%
2011 73.42 164th 660 75.2%
2012 72.35 179th 664 73.0%
2013 70.89 152nd 591 74.3%
2014 76.92 99th 580 82.9%
2015 80.86 96th 680 85.9%
2016 81.51 81st 677 88.0%
2017 77.49 143rd 663 78.4%
2018 84.42 56th 673 91.7%
2019 76.26 164th 693 76.3%
2021 82.26 66th 537 87.7%
2022 66.08 239th 634 62.3%
2023 56.15 331st 674 50.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Quakertown Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.01 77th 129 40.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Quakertown Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.21 339th 652 48.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Quakertown Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.02 116th 502 76.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Quakertown Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.09 67th 112 40.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Quakertown Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.03 66th 260 74.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Quakertown Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.88 213th 252 15.5%
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Rank History for White students at Quakertown Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.33 312th 577 45.9%
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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.

Quakertown Community High School Test Scores
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Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a citizen
Monday, January 10, 2011

Open Quote Cutting edge school district!
Your children will be prepared for the future:
-cyber school
-alternative school
-Project Lead the Way
-SpringBoard College Board English curriculum
-outstanding music
-on-to-one computing
-excellent results Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Open Quote QCSD has given all three of my children a great experience. All three of my children are now in college, successfully pursuing their degrees. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Quakertown Community High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 946 2 16 7 0 n/a n/a 0 971
1989 1197 3 13 9 0 n/a n/a 0 1222
1990 1132 10 15 7 2 n/a n/a 0 1166
1991 1099 7 11 7 4 n/a n/a 0 1128
1992 1186 9 17 9 2 n/a n/a 0 1223
1993 1194 12 15 12 1 n/a n/a 0 1234
1994 1230 11 19 18 1 n/a n/a 0 1279
1995 1387 11 13 1 15 n/a n/a 0 1427
1996 1387 11 13 1 15 n/a n/a 0 1427
1997 1456 14 9 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1484
1998 1538 10 20 8 3 n/a n/a 0 1579
1999 1557 15 24 11 0 n/a n/a 0 1607
2000 1569 19 11 12 0 n/a n/a 0 1611
2001 1638 22 13 12 0 n/a n/a 0 1685
2002 1589 23 13 14 3 n/a n/a 0 1642
2003 1589 23 13 14 3 n/a n/a 0 1642
2004 1648 21 14 21 4 n/a n/a 0 1708
2005 1639 29 15 25 2 n/a n/a 0 1710
2006 1202 22 12 27 1 n/a n/a 0 1264
2007 1239 29 19 38 2 n/a n/a 0 1327
2008 1157 24 19 43 2 n/a n/a 0 1245
2009 1150 19 25 47 6 n/a n/a 15 1262
2010 1089 18 23 44 2 n/a n/a 17 1193
2011 1122 22 16 57 2 2 12 0 1233
2012 1060 21 21 55 3 0 15 0 1175
2013 1077 22 20 60 1 0 20 0 1200
2014 1028 22 33 56 2 1 15 0 1157
2015 1443 28 39 95 2 2 26 0 1635
2016 1391 45 42 103 3 4 37 0 1625
2017 1412 45 46 116 1 4 36 0 1660
2018 1397 38 61 118 3 5 39 0 1661
2019 1401 41 59 121 4 4 40 0 1670
2020 1413 37 64 131 3 1 54 0 1703
2021 1356 43 64 156 2 2 59 0 1682
2022 1355 55 50 164 4 4 65 0 1697
2023 1314 60 49 177 3 5 60 0 1668

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 Quakertown Community High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 971 62.0 15.6 n/a
1989 1222 83.5 14.6 n/a
1990 1166 78.0 14.9 0
1991 1128 73.4 15.3 n/a
1992 1223 81.0 15.0 n/a
1993 1234 70.0 17.6 n/a
1994 1279 66.0 19.4 n/a
1995 1427 71.0 20.1 n/a
1996 1427 71.0 20.1 n/a
1997 1484 73.0 20.3 n/a
1998 1579 75.0 21.1 n/a
1999 1607 75.0 21.4 n/a
2000 1611 80.5 20.0 11.8
2001 1685 85.7 19.7 12.2
2002 1642 85.1 19.3 12.4
2003 1642 85.1 19.3 12.4
2004 1708 85.5 20.0 10.5
2005 1710 86.6 19.7 11.9
2006 1264 71.0 17.8 11.7
2007 1327 75.0 17.7 13.4
2008 1245 158.5 7.9 11.6
2009 1262 83.5 15.1 14
2010 1193 81.0 14.7 16.8
2011 1233 78.6 15.6 17.2
2012 1175 75.9 15.4 21.2
2013 1200 76.1 15.7 26.3
2014 1157 75.0 15.4 26.2
2015 1635 94.0 17.3 28.1
2016 1625 91.0 17.8 28.7
2017 1660 90.9 18.2 15.4
2018 1661 85.6 19.3 16.7
2019 1670 85.6 19.4 22.8
2020 1703 87.0 19.5 19.8
2021 1682 90.1 18.6 23.3
2022 1697 93.6 18.1 21.8
2023 1668 93.6 17.8 24.3

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 Quakertown Community High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 971 62.0 15.6 n/a
1989 1222 83.5 14.6 n/a
1990 1166 78.0 14.9 0
1991 1128 73.4 15.3 n/a
1992 1223 81.0 15.0 n/a
1993 1234 70.0 17.6 n/a
1994 1279 66.0 19.4 n/a
1995 1427 71.0 20.1 n/a
1996 1427 71.0 20.1 n/a
1997 1484 73.0 20.3 n/a
1998 1579 75.0 21.1 n/a
1999 1607 75.0 21.4 n/a
2000 1611 80.5 20.0 11.8
2001 1685 85.7 19.7 12.2
2002 1642 85.1 19.3 12.4
2003 1642 85.1 19.3 12.4
2004 1708 85.5 20.0 10.5
2005 1710 86.6 19.7 11.9
2006 1264 71.0 17.8 11.7
2007 1327 75.0 17.7 13.4
2008 1245 158.5 7.9 11.6
2009 1262 83.5 15.1 14
2010 1193 81.0 14.7 16.8
2011 1233 78.6 15.6 17.2
2012 1175 75.9 15.4 21.2
2013 1200 76.1 15.7 26.3
2014 1157 75.0 15.4 26.2
2015 1635 94.0 17.3 28.1
2016 1625 91.0 17.8 28.7
2017 1660 90.9 18.2 15.4
2018 1661 85.6 19.3 16.7
2019 1670 85.6 19.4 22.8
2020 1703 87.0 19.5 19.8
2021 1682 90.1 18.6 23.3
2022 1697 93.6 18.1 21.8
2023 1668 93.6 17.8 24.3

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 Quakertown Community High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $151 (0.9%) $15,957 (99.1%) $16,109
2020 $162 (1.0%) $16,070 (99.0%) $16,233
2021 $322 (2.0%) $15,874 (98.0%) $16,196
2022 $410 (2.4%) $16,622 (97.6%) $17,032

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Quakertown Community 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 164th of 693 High schoolsRanks 331st of 674 High schools
 25.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Quakertown Community High School)76.645.2
 31.4%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Quakertown Community High School)74.650.8
 23.8%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Quakertown Community High School)82.354.8
 27.5%
   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 Students16701668
 0.1%
African American4160
 46.3%
American Indian43
 25%
Asian5949
 16.9%
Hispanic121177
 46.3%
Pacific Islander45
 25%
White14011314
 6.2%
Two or More Races4060
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22.8%24.3%
 1.6%


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Quakertown Community High School ranks 331st of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Quakertown Community High School are 79% White, 11% Hispanic, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,668 students attended Quakertown Community 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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