Wissahickon Senior High School

Summary:

Wissahickon Senior High School is a public high school located in Ambler, Pennsylvania, serving 1,459 students in grades 9-12. It is part of the Wissahickon School District, which is ranked 38 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wissahickon Senior High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Pennsylvania, with a ranking as high as 4th in the state in 2014-2015. The school's students consistently outperform the state averages on the Keystone Exams, with 63% proficiency in Algebra I, 72% in Biology, and 86.9% in Literature, all significantly higher than the state averages. Wissahickon Senior High School also maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 87% to 95.4% in recent years, and a very low dropout rate, ranging from 0% to 1.6%. The school's diverse student body, with significant representation of Asian, African American, Hispanic, and multi-racial students, also performs well across these subgroups, with Asian and White students ranking particularly high in the state.

While Wissahickon Senior High School outperforms many of the nearby schools, such as Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School and Upper Dublin High School, in terms of statewide rankings, test scores, and graduation rates, these neighboring schools also demonstrate strong academic performance and may provide useful benchmarks for continued improvement. Wissahickon Senior High School's relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $22,197 to $25,594 in recent years, may contribute to its academic success and the ability to provide a well-rounded educational experience for its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 521 Houston Rd
       Ambler, PA  19002-3553


(215) 619-8112

District: Wissahickon School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
48th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,594 Help


Feeder schools for Wissahickon Senior High School:

Elementary:    Blue Bell Elementary School
    Lower Gwynedd Elementary School
    Shady Grove Elementary School
    Stony Creek Elementary School
Middle:    Wissahickon Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  1,459

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.7%
Asian:
15.8%
African American:
11.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.7% Help


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Compare Details Wissahickon Senior High School ranks better than 93% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.24. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Wissahickon Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 (57.7%), Asian (15.8%), African American (11.4%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wissahickon Senior High School is 12.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wissahickon Senior High School is $25,594.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wissahickon Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wissahickon Senior High School 48th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Wissahickon Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Wissahickon School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wissahickon School District 38th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wissahickon Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Wissahickon Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 81.16 98th 583 83.2%
2004 89.58 37th 590 93.7%
2005 76.98 111th 593 81.3%
2006 83.36 55th 604 90.9%
2007 76.48 113th 615 81.6%
2008 77.91 102nd 621 83.6%
2009 80.30 84th 632 86.7%
2010 84.76 44th 649 93.2%
2011 87.99 28th 660 95.8%
2012 87.63 24th 664 96.4%
2013 85.83 41st 591 93.1%
2014 91.15 15th 580 97.4%
2015 93.08 4th 680 99.4%
2016 86.64 32nd 677 95.3%
2017 89.90 17th 663 97.4%
2018 89.29 21st 673 96.9%
2019 86.60 51st 693 92.6%
2021 77.58 112th 537 79.1%
2022 92.88 9th 634 98.6%
2023 87.66 58th 674 91.4%
2024 89.24 48th 686 93.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Wissahickon Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.02 28th 129 78.3%
2024 82.18 28th 150 81.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wissahickon Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.02 109th 652 83.3%
2024 78.37 116th 664 82.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Wissahickon Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 86.90 57th 665 91.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Wissahickon Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.22 85th 502 83.1%
2024 87.54 53rd 513 89.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Wissahickon Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 89.83 49th 662 92.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Wissahickon Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.15 11th 112 90.2%
2024 83.61 9th 121 92.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Wissahickon Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.23 90th 260 65.4%
2024 50.45 131st 284 53.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wissahickon Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.12 60th 252 76.2%
2024 72.04 62nd 274 77.4%
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Rank History for White students at Wissahickon Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 91.26 30th 577 94.8%
2024 91.21 38th 595 93.6%
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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.

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by a citizen
Monday, July 15, 2019

Open Quote I am a former student at Wissahickon High, and I can say that I am not at all proud to have graduated from there. For one thing, bullying was not addressed effectively or at all. Mainly these students who bullied would just be talked to and that was it. The social climate was extremely hostile, and mainly consisted of cliques, which was not always and consistently addressed either. Furthermore, Wissahickon cares more about its reputation than about the students. Stress was put on us during the keystone exams, and all they cared about was if we were going to college. I couldn’t wait to leave this place after graduating. In short, 0/10, wouldn’t recommend, mean kids. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Wissahickon 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 875 147 45 13 0 n/a n/a -10 1070
1989 778 135 60 16 0 n/a n/a 0 989
1990 741 125 71 13 0 n/a n/a 0 950
1991 724 119 85 8 1 n/a n/a 0 937
1992 745 109 95 15 0 n/a n/a 0 964
1993 762 113 97 13 1 n/a n/a 0 986
1994 777 149 106 27 2 n/a n/a 0 1061
1995 886 169 127 10 1 n/a n/a 0 1193
1996 886 169 127 10 1 n/a n/a 0 1193
1997 945 166 140 10 1 n/a n/a 0 1262
1998 968 134 140 8 1 n/a n/a 0 1251
1999 961 132 158 18 1 n/a n/a 0 1270
2000 950 157 154 21 5 n/a n/a 0 1287
2001 962 158 160 18 5 n/a n/a 0 1303
2002 1011 182 165 21 2 n/a n/a 0 1381
2003 1011 182 165 21 2 n/a n/a 0 1381
2004 996 168 179 27 2 n/a n/a 0 1372
2005 1002 188 192 38 2 n/a n/a 0 1422
2006 1045 206 201 40 1 n/a n/a 0 1493
2007 1001 220 223 46 2 n/a n/a 0 1492
2008 965 229 235 46 1 n/a n/a 0 1476
2009 954 241 237 41 0 n/a n/a 1 1474
2010 940 244 240 46 2 n/a n/a 5 1477
2011 929 188 235 54 2 0 48 0 1456
2012 928 190 224 61 1 1 53 0 1458
2013 940 183 205 66 1 1 57 0 1453
2014 922 169 189 60 1 1 70 0 1412
2015 901 168 185 62 0 1 69 0 1386
2016 877 155 185 66 0 1 61 0 1345
2017 865 156 181 76 2 2 55 0 1337
2018 903 156 167 86 1 0 47 0 1360
2019 903 158 175 93 0 0 68 0 1397
2020 931 162 179 99 1 0 93 0 1465
2021 886 170 184 93 2 0 91 0 1426
2022 877 175 218 95 1 2 99 0 1467
2023 842 167 231 120 1 2 96 0 1459

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 Wissahickon Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1070 83.8 12.7 n/a
1989 989 79.5 12.4 n/a
1990 950 81.3 11.6 0
1991 937 70.4 13.3 n/a
1992 964 66.4 14.5 n/a
1993 986 62.4 15.8 n/a
1994 1061 60.0 17.7 n/a
1995 1193 67.2 17.8 n/a
1996 1193 67.2 17.8 n/a
1997 1262 68.6 18.4 n/a
1998 1251 71.1 17.6 n/a
1999 1270 76.5 16.6 n/a
2000 1287 79.6 16.2 0
2001 1303 78.3 16.6 0
2002 1381 89.3 15.5 0
2003 1381 89.3 15.5 0
2004 1372 88.5 15.5 0
2005 1422 88.4 16.1 0
2006 1493 93.9 15.9 0
2007 1492 97.1 15.4 0
2008 1476 127.1 11.6 n/a
2009 1474 110.5 13.3 n/a
2010 1477 114.0 12.9 11
2011 1456 113.4 12.8 13.7
2012 1458 114.2 12.7 13.8
2013 1453 113.2 12.8 15.6
2014 1412 110.4 12.7 16
2015 1386 111.0 12.4 17.5
2016 1345 108.0 12.4 20
2017 1337 110.8 12.0 19.4
2018 1360 110.1 12.3 19.9
2019 1397 110.3 12.6 20.3
2020 1465 109.1 13.4 18.6
2021 1426 110.1 12.9 19.4
2022 1467 113.8 12.8 21.9
2023 1459 113.5 12.8 23.7

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 Wissahickon Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1070 83.8 12.7 n/a
1989 989 79.5 12.4 n/a
1990 950 81.3 11.6 0
1991 937 70.4 13.3 n/a
1992 964 66.4 14.5 n/a
1993 986 62.4 15.8 n/a
1994 1061 60.0 17.7 n/a
1995 1193 67.2 17.8 n/a
1996 1193 67.2 17.8 n/a
1997 1262 68.6 18.4 n/a
1998 1251 71.1 17.6 n/a
1999 1270 76.5 16.6 n/a
2000 1287 79.6 16.2 0
2001 1303 78.3 16.6 0
2002 1381 89.3 15.5 0
2003 1381 89.3 15.5 0
2004 1372 88.5 15.5 0
2005 1422 88.4 16.1 0
2006 1493 93.9 15.9 0
2007 1492 97.1 15.4 0
2008 1476 127.1 11.6 n/a
2009 1474 110.5 13.3 n/a
2010 1477 114.0 12.9 11
2011 1456 113.4 12.8 13.7
2012 1458 114.2 12.7 13.8
2013 1453 113.2 12.8 15.6
2014 1412 110.4 12.7 16
2015 1386 111.0 12.4 17.5
2016 1345 108.0 12.4 20
2017 1337 110.8 12.0 19.4
2018 1360 110.1 12.3 19.9
2019 1397 110.3 12.6 20.3
2020 1465 109.1 13.4 18.6
2021 1426 110.1 12.9 19.4
2022 1467 113.8 12.8 21.9
2023 1459 113.5 12.8 23.7

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 Wissahickon Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $214 (1.0%) $21,983 (99.0%) $22,197
2020 $237 (1.1%) $22,095 (98.9%) $22,332
2021 $663 (2.7%) $23,993 (97.3%) $24,656
2022 $561 (2.2%) $25,033 (97.8%) $25,594

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wissahickon 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 51st of 693 High schoolsRanks 58th of 674 High schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Wissahickon Senior High School)87.459.6
 27.8%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Wissahickon Senior High School)81.165.7
 15.4%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Wissahickon Senior High School)92.186.9
 5.2%
   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 Students13971459
 4.4%
African American158167
 5.7%
American Indian01
Asian175231
 32%
Hispanic93120
 29%
Pacific Islander02
White903842
 6.8%
Two or More Races6896
 41.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20.3%23.7%
 3.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wissahickon Senior High School

Students at Wissahickon Senior High School are 58% White, 16% Asian, 11% African American, 8% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

Yes. Wissahickon Senior High School ranks in the top 7.0% of Pennsylvania high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,459 students attended Wissahickon Senior High School.


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