Upper Perkiomen High School

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Upper Perkiomen High School ranks 101 st of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Upper Perkiomen High School is a public high school serving 1,059 students in grades 9-12 in Pennsburg, Pennsylvania, part of the Upper Perkiomen School District, which is ranked 127 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Upper Perkiomen High School consistently outperforms many nearby schools, including Pottstown Senior High School and Emmaus High School, on key metrics like Keystone Exam proficiency rates, graduation rates, and dropout rates. The school has maintained a strong 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past decade, indicating a sustained commitment to academic excellence. Upper Perkiomen's student population is also relatively affluent, with a low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch compared to nearby schools like Pottsgrove Senior High School.

Notably, Upper Perkiomen High School performs particularly well in terms of its Hispanic, White, and low socioeconomic status student subgroups, ranking among the top Pennsylvania high schools in these categories. With a student-teacher ratio of 16.2, the school also offers a more personalized learning environment compared to some of its neighbors. Overall, Upper Perkiomen High School stands out as a high-performing, well-rounded institution that provides an excellent educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2 Walt Rd
Pennsburg, PA 18073-1732

(215) 679-5935

District: Upper Perkiomen School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
101^st of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,589

Feeder schools for Upper Perkiomen High School:

Elementary:	Hereford Elementary School
	Marlborough Elementary School
Middle:	Upper Perkiomen Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.2

Number of students: 1,059

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.2%

Hispanic:

8.2%

African American:

3.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Upper Perkiomen High School ranks better than 85% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.59. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Upper Perkiomen 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 (82.2%), Hispanic (8.2%), African American (3.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 23.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Upper Perkiomen High School is 16.2. (See more...)

Compare Upper Perkiomen High School employs 65.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Upper Perkiomen High School is $18,589.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Upper Perkiomen High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Upper Perkiomen High School 101^st of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Upper Perkiomen High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Upper Perkiomen School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Upper Perkiomen School District 127^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Upper Perkiomen High School

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Rank History for all students at Upper Perkiomen High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	93.65	12^th	583	97.9%
2004	91.78	23^rd	590	96.1%
2005	85.39	44^th	593	92.6%
2006	81.62	70^th	604	88.4%
2007	70.44	178^th	615	71.1%
2008	82.48	59^th	621	90.5%
2009	85.39	47^th	632	92.6%
2010	77.41	112^th	649	82.7%
2011	72.79	174^th	660	73.6%
2012	84.14	49^th	664	92.6%
2013	86.37	36^th	591	93.9%
2014	74.48	122^nd	580	79.0%
2015	76.31	144^th	680	78.8%
2016	68.09	256^th	677	62.2%
2017	72.40	213^th	663	67.9%
2018	74.58	188^th	673	72.1%
2019	70.21	240^th	693	65.4%
2021	61.73	269^th	537	49.9%
2022	58.56	311^th	634	50.9%
2023	81.59	101^st	674	85.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Upper Perkiomen High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	86.89	59^th	652	91.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Upper Perkiomen High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	62.00	145^th	502	71.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Upper Perkiomen High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	72.57	51^st	252	79.8%

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Rank History for White students at Upper Perkiomen High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	77.84	104^th	577	82.0%

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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 Upper Perkiomen High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	955	6	10	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	989
1989	922	7	12	20	1	n/a	n/a	0	962
1990	877	8	13	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	917
1991	888	10	14	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	930
1992	901	15	15	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	946
1993	893	13	9	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	931
1994	908	10	13	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	944
1995	897	12	9	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	935
1996	897	12	9	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	935
1997	975	10	9	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	1013
1998	994	8	7	19	1	n/a	n/a	0	1029
1999	993	9	7	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	1026
2000	1060	9	6	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	1095
2001	1045	10	9	20	1	n/a	n/a	0	1085
2002	1090	12	4	18	3	n/a	n/a	0	1127
2003	1090	12	4	18	3	n/a	n/a	0	1127
2004	1073	18	4	20	5	n/a	n/a	0	1120
2005	1056	15	8	22	3	n/a	n/a	0	1104
2006	1026	24	10	24	2	n/a	n/a	0	1086
2007	969	28	15	26	2	n/a	n/a	0	1040
2008	863	31	18	26	2	n/a	n/a	0	940
2009	854	35	15	30	2	n/a	n/a	0	936
2010	879	33	15	28	2	n/a	n/a	1	958
2011	922	30	15	35	2	1	1	0	1006
2012	901	24	17	37	3	0	0	0	982
2013	895	20	15	32	4	0	1	0	967
2014	856	24	13	35	5	0	3	0	936
2015	842	30	14	34	5	0	3	0	928
2016	831	22	15	34	4	0	7	0	913
2017	844	24	18	39	4	0	11	0	940
2018	856	33	22	40	3	0	17	0	971
2019	884	25	22	51	3	0	20	0	1005
2020	904	26	23	69	3	0	20	0	1045
2021	894	22	25	72	2	0	17	0	1032
2022	864	33	26	69	3	0	25	0	1020
2023	871	39	29	87	1	0	32	0	1059

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 Upper Perkiomen High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	989	58.5	16.9	n/a
1989	962	59.5	16.1	n/a
1990	917	59.4	15.4	0
1991	930	58.9	15.7	n/a
1992	946	56.9	16.6	n/a
1993	931	51.0	18.3	n/a
1994	944	51.0	18.5	n/a
1995	935	49.4	18.9	n/a
1996	935	49.4	18.9	n/a
1997	1013	56.4	18.0	n/a
1998	1029	57.4	17.9	n/a
1999	1026	58.3	17.6	n/a
2000	1095	58.3	18.8	10.8
2001	1085	62.2	17.4	9.3
2002	1127	61.7	18.3	12.3
2003	1127	61.7	18.3	12.3
2004	1120	60.5	18.5	10.3
2005	1104	59.3	18.6	12.6
2006	1086	60.7	17.9	14.2
2007	1040	60.7	17.1	15
2008	940	63.6	14.8	17.2
2009	936	63.9	14.6	20.2
2010	958	65.2	14.6	18.2
2011	1006	67.7	14.8	19.1
2012	982	65.0	15.0	21.6
2013	967	62.8	15.3	20.5
2014	936	60.8	15.3	21.4
2015	928	62.0	14.9	30.1
2016	913	62.0	14.7	31.7
2017	940	59.9	15.6	22.4
2018	971	61.2	15.8	22.6
2019	1005	61.9	16.2	23.8
2020	1045	60.8	17.1	24
2021	1032	62.5	16.5	21.6
2022	1020	63.6	16.0	20.4
2023	1059	65.1	16.2	23.1

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 Upper Perkiomen High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	989	58.5	16.9	n/a
1989	962	59.5	16.1	n/a
1990	917	59.4	15.4	0
1991	930	58.9	15.7	n/a
1992	946	56.9	16.6	n/a
1993	931	51.0	18.3	n/a
1994	944	51.0	18.5	n/a
1995	935	49.4	18.9	n/a
1996	935	49.4	18.9	n/a
1997	1013	56.4	18.0	n/a
1998	1029	57.4	17.9	n/a
1999	1026	58.3	17.6	n/a
2000	1095	58.3	18.8	10.8
2001	1085	62.2	17.4	9.3
2002	1127	61.7	18.3	12.3
2003	1127	61.7	18.3	12.3
2004	1120	60.5	18.5	10.3
2005	1104	59.3	18.6	12.6
2006	1086	60.7	17.9	14.2
2007	1040	60.7	17.1	15
2008	940	63.6	14.8	17.2
2009	936	63.9	14.6	20.2
2010	958	65.2	14.6	18.2
2011	1006	67.7	14.8	19.1
2012	982	65.0	15.0	21.6
2013	967	62.8	15.3	20.5
2014	936	60.8	15.3	21.4
2015	928	62.0	14.9	30.1
2016	913	62.0	14.7	31.7
2017	940	59.9	15.6	22.4
2018	971	61.2	15.8	22.6
2019	1005	61.9	16.2	23.8
2020	1045	60.8	17.1	24
2021	1032	62.5	16.5	21.6
2022	1020	63.6	16.0	20.4
2023	1059	65.1	16.2	23.1

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 Upper Perkiomen High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$146 (0.8%)	$17,376 (99.2%)	$17,522
2020	$168 (1.0%)	$16,448 (99.0%)	$16,616
2021	$311 (1.8%)	$17,207 (98.2%)	$17,518
2022	$335 (1.8%)	$18,254 (98.2%)	$18,589

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Upper Perkiomen High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 240^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 101^st of 674 High schools	19.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Upper Perkiomen High School)	75	59.7	15.3%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Upper Perkiomen High School)	68.6	60.7	7.9%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Upper Perkiomen High School)	77.7	78	0.3%
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	1005	1059	5.4%
African American	25	39	56%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	22	29	31.8%
Hispanic	51	87	70.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	884	871	1.5%
Two or More Races	20	32	60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	23.8%	23.1%	0.6%

Schools Near Upper Perkiomen 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)	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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Upper Perkiomen High School	Public	9-12	2 Walt Rd	Pennsburg	18073	Montgomery County	Upper Perkiomen School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 679-5935	1,059	65	16.2	23.1%	871 (82.2%)	39 (3.7%)	87 (8.2%)	29 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (3.0%)	81.6	101^st of 674 public high schools	85.0%		58.6	311^th of 634 public high schools	50.9%	210	59.7	60.7	78.0	$18,589	$335	$18,254
Boyertown Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	120 N Monroe St	Boyertown	19512	Berks County	Boyertown Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 369-7435	2,158	119	18.0	24.6%	1,891 (87.6%)	63 (2.9%)	118 (5.5%)	37 (1.7%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (2.2%)	72.6	184^th of 674 public high schools	72.7%		71.1	202^nd of 634 public high schools	68.1%	18	13.8	61.4	76.7	$16,781	$473	$16,308
Quakertown Community High School	Public	9-12	600 Park Ave	Quakertown	18951	Bucks County	Quakertown Community School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 529-2060	1,668	94	17.8	24.3%	1,314 (78.8%)	60 (3.6%)	177 (10.6%)	49 (2.9%)	3 (0.2%)	5 (0.3%)	60 (3.6%)	56.2	331^st of 674 public high schools	50.9%		66.1	239^th of 634 public high schools	62.3%	92	45.2	50.8	54.8	$17,032	$410	$16,622
Souderton Area High School	Public	9-12	625 Lower Road	Souderton	18964	Montgomery County	Souderton Area School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 723-2808	2,129	131	16.2	23.2%	1,629 (76.5%)	95 (4.5%)	223 (10.5%)	168 (7.9%)	5 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	7 (0.3%)	87.1	62^nd of 674 public high schools	90.8%		85.3	62^nd of 634 public high schools	90.2%		58.4	74.7	77.7	$8,238	$209	$8,028
Western Montgomery Career and Technology Center	Public	9-12	77 Graterford Rd	Limerick	19468	Montgomery County	Western Montgomery Career and Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(610) 489-7272	3	27	.1		3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Pottsgrove Senior High School	Public	9-12	1345 Kauffman Rd	Pottstown	19464	Montgomery County	Pottsgrove School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 326-5105	1,021	66	15.3	34.5%	631 (61.8%)	151 (14.8%)	115 (11.3%)	15 (1.5%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	107 (10.5%)	58.7	308^th of 674 public high schools	54.3%		57.6	320^th of 634 public high schools	49.5%	12	40.7	45.5	66.5	$17,605	$1,354	$16,251
Emmaus High School	Public	9-12	500 Macungie Ave	Emmaus	18049	Lehigh County	East Penn School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 965-1651	2,846	165	17.2	24.2%	1,972 (69.3%)	165 (5.8%)	417 (14.7%)	139 (4.9%)	2 (0.1%)	8 (0.3%)	143 (5.0%)	65.7	250^th of 674 public high schools	62.9%		66.1	237^th of 634 public high schools	62.6%	13	26.3	60.2	73.5	$16,999	$3,196	$13,803
Perkiomen Valley High School	Public	9-12	509 Gravel Rd	Collegeville	19426	Montgomery County	Perkiomen Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 489-1230	1,736	118	14.7	15.6%	1,440 (82.9%)	79 (4.6%)	106 (6.1%)	86 (5.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	22 (1.3%)	84.7	84^th of 674 public high schools	87.5%		76.7	147^th of 634 public high schools	76.8%	63	51.0	71.7	78.8	$19,157	$702	$18,455
Pennridge High School	Public	9-12	1228 North Fifth Street	Perkasie	18944	Bucks County	Pennridge School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 453-6944	2,285	138	16.5	21.1%	1,928 (84.4%)	61 (2.7%)	156 (6.8%)	70 (3.1%)	7 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (2.8%)	68.9	218^th of 674 public high schools	67.7%		63.3	261^st of 634 public high schools	58.8%	43	43.9	60.0	66.5	$18,198	$201	$17,998
Pottstown High School	Public	9-12	750 N Washington St	Pottstown	19464	Montgomery County	Pottstown School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 970-6700	912	59	15.3	100.0%	304 (33.3%)	326 (35.7%)	155 (17.0%)	9 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	116 (12.7%)	15.9	572^nd of 674 public high schools	15.1%		17.2	542^nd of 634 public high schools	14.5%	30	6.2	29.2	41.6	$18,728	$1,581	$17,147

Frequently Asked Questions about Upper Perkiomen High School

Is Upper Perkiomen High School a good school?

Upper Perkiomen High School ranks 101^st of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Upper Perkiomen High School in?

Upper Perkiomen School District

What schools feed into Upper Perkiomen High School?

Upper Perkiomen High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hereford Elementary School
Elementary : Marlborough Elementary School
Middle : Upper Perkiomen Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Upper Perkiomen High School?

Students at Upper Perkiomen High School are 82% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

How many students attend Upper Perkiomen High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,059 students attended Upper Perkiomen High School.

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