Summary:
Abington Senior High School is a public high school located in Abington, Pennsylvania, serving 2,749 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Abington School District, which is ranked 90 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.
Abington Senior High School stands out for its diverse student population, with 55% White, 21.13% African American, 11.42% Hispanic, and 6.62% Asian students. The school has demonstrated strong academic performance, with high proficiency rates on Keystone Exams, including 76.6% in Literature, 60.1% in Biology, and 26.2% in Algebra I, all exceeding state averages. Abington Senior High School also maintains a high four-year graduation rate of 96.6% and a low dropout rate of 0.2%. The school's performance across various student subgroups, such as Hispanic, English Language Learners, and Low Socioeconomic Status students, is particularly noteworthy, with high rankings in the state.
Compared to nearby schools, Abington Senior High School's demographics and academic performance differ significantly. For example, Lower Moreland High School, ranked 47th in the state, has a higher percentage of White and Asian students, while Hill Freedman World Academy and King Martin Luther High School in the Philadelphia City School District have much higher percentages of African American students and lower academic performance. However, Abington Senior High School's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 47th in 2016-2017 to 205th in 2022-2023, which may be due to the school's increasing diversity or changes in the state's assessment and ranking system. Additionally, the school's spending per student has increased from $16,926 in 2019-2020 to $18,807 in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average and some nearby schools.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Abington School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
205th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,807
Feeder schools for Abington Senior High School:
Student/teacher ratio: 17.0
Number of students: 2,749
Racial breakdown:
White:
55.0%
African American:
21.1%
Hispanic:
11.4%
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Asian:
6.6%
Two or more races:
5.6%
American Indian:
0.2%
Pacific Islander:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.4%
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