Antietam High School

Antietam Middle School/High School is a public school serving grades 7-12 in the Antietam School District in Reading, Pennsylvania. With 551 students, the school consistently underperforms the state averages on standardized tests, with only 27.1% of 11th graders proficient or better in Keystone Algebra I, compared to the state average of 44.3%. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 87-89% is also slightly below the state average, and its dropout rate of 1.0-1.6% is higher than the state average.

Antietam Middle School/High School serves a predominantly low-income student population, with over 99% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This is significantly higher than the nearby schools, such as Oley Valley Senior High School, Daniel Boone Area High School, and Exeter Township Senior High School, which generally outperform Antietam Middle School/High School on key metrics like test scores and graduation rates. Despite the school's low performance, it spends a relatively high amount per student, around $14,000-$15,000 per year, which is comparable to or higher than the spending at some of the higher-performing nearby schools.

The combination of a very low-income student population, consistently low academic performance, and high spending per student suggests that Antietam Middle School/High School may be facing significant challenges in effectively educating its students and preparing them for success after graduation. Comparing the school to its higher-performing neighbors highlights the disparities in educational opportunities and resources available to students in the region.