Serving 310 students in grades 7-12, Jenkintown Middle/high School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 310 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jenkintown Middle/high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Jenkintown Middle/high School's student population of 310 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
310 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jenkintown Middle/high School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jenkintown Middle/high School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#950 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
12%
14%
White
70%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jenkintown Middle/high School's ranking?
Jenkintown Middle/high School is ranked #950 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Jenkintown Middle/high School often compared to?
Jenkintown Middle/high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Abington Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jenkintown Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Jenkintown Middle/high School is 90%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Jenkintown Middle/high School?
310 students attend Jenkintown Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Jenkintown Middle/high School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jenkintown Middle/high School?
Jenkintown Middle/high School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jenkintown Middle/high School offer ?
Jenkintown Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Jenkintown Middle/high School part of?
Jenkintown Middle/high School is part of Jenkintown School District.
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