Penn Trafford High School

Public 9-12

3381 Route 130
Harrison City, PA 15636-0530

(724) 744-4471

District: Penn-Trafford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
17^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,474

Feeder schools for Penn Trafford High School:

Elementary:	Harrison Park Elementary School
	Level Green Elementary School
	McCullough Elementary School
	Sunrise Elementary School
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	Trafford Elementary School
Middle:	Penn Middle School
	Trafford Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.3

Number of students: 1,263

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.8%

Two or more races:

2.7%

African American:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Penn Trafford High School ranks better than 97.5% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.56. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Penn Trafford 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 (91.8%), two or more races (2.7%), African American (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Penn Trafford High School is 17.3. (See more...)

Compare Penn Trafford High School employs 73 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Penn Trafford High School is $16,474.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Penn Trafford High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Penn Trafford High School 17^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Penn Trafford High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

Penn-Trafford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Penn-Trafford School District 21^st of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Penn Trafford High School

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Rank History for all students at Penn Trafford High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	74.12	138^th	583	76.3%
2004	78.33	119^th	590	79.8%
2005	81.58	83^rd	593	86.0%
2006	84.07	46^th	604	92.4%
2007	80.91	74^th	615	88.0%
2008	81.68	70^th	621	88.7%
2009	77.28	112^th	632	82.3%
2010	81.67	66^th	649	89.8%
2011	86.11	38^th	660	94.2%
2012	83.70	51^st	664	92.3%
2013	84.99	49^th	591	91.7%
2014	86.60	37^th	580	93.6%
2015	80.72	98^th	680	85.6%
2016	80.28	98^th	677	85.5%
2017	75.66	160^th	663	75.9%
2018	84.79	53^rd	673	92.1%
2019	90.93	14^th	693	98.0%
2021	87.67	32^nd	537	94.0%
2022	90.27	20^th	634	96.8%
2023	94.56	17^th	674	97.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Penn Trafford High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	97.17	7^th	652	98.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Penn Trafford High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	88.55	43^rd	502	91.4%

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Rank History for White students at Penn Trafford High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	94.04	18^th	577	96.9%

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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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Sunday, May 19, 2019

They held a school shooting drill in which the shooter was wearing a keffiyah, a traditional Arab garment. 0 school shooters have been Arab or Muslim in the United States. This was blatantly racist and islamophobic. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Penn Trafford High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	1182	12	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	1195
1989	1195	7	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1202
1990	1158	3	3	2	3	n/a	n/a	1169
1991	1155	1	4	2	2	n/a	n/a	1164
1992	1172	2	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	1177
1993	1114	2	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	1122
1994	1132	2	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	1137
1995	1193	4	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	1202
1996	1193	4	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	1202
1997	1294	5	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	1303
1998	1361	4	10	0	0	n/a	n/a	1375
1999	1378	4	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	1388
2000	1413	6	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	1427
2001	1428	9	9	4	6	n/a	n/a	1456
2002	1487	15	5	7	9	n/a	n/a	1523
2003	1487	15	5	7	9	n/a	n/a	1523
2004	1537	12	5	5	8	n/a	n/a	1567
2005	1535	8	4	11	3	n/a	n/a	1561
2006	1544	10	6	9	10	n/a	n/a	1579
2007	1473	8	11	6	10	n/a	n/a	1508
2008	1488	9	11	3	8	n/a	n/a	1519
2009	1493	13	10	3	4	n/a	n/a	1523
2010	1459	22	11	2	3	n/a	n/a	1497
2011	1455	21	8	3	1	0	0	1488
2012	1417	22	14	4	2	0	0	1459
2013	1347	19	14	6	2	0	0	1388
2014	1321	16	14	5	2	0	2	1360
2015	1318	17	17	7	3	0	2	1364
2016	1278	14	13	6	1	0	3	1315
2017	1243	14	12	8	2	1	11	1291
2018	1258	11	13	8	2	1	11	1304
2019	1242	14	12	6	1	2	10	1287
2020	1224	23	17	7	1	2	25	1299
2021	1230	29	21	7	0	3	20	1310
2022	1179	28	19	13	0	3	29	1271
2023	1159	27	21	20	0	2	34	1263

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Penn Trafford High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1195	66.5	17.9	n/a
1989	1202	62.0	19.3	n/a
1990	1169	67.0	17.4	0
1991	1164	60.0	19.4	n/a
1992	1177	66.0	17.8	n/a
1993	1122	55.5	20.2	n/a
1994	1137	54.0	21.1	n/a
1995	1202	56.0	21.5	n/a
1996	1202	56.0	21.5	n/a
1997	1303	61.0	21.4	n/a
1998	1375	64.0	21.5	n/a
1999	1388	66.8	20.8	n/a
2000	1427	66.8	21.4	6.8
2001	1456	68.5	21.3	7.9
2002	1523	73.7	20.7	7.7
2003	1523	73.7	20.7	7.7
2004	1567	75.6	20.7	6.5
2005	1561	77.1	20.2	7.6
2006	1579	73.9	21.4	7.8
2007	1508	75.8	19.9	8.6
2008	1519	80.7	18.8	9.3
2009	1523	83.3	18.3	9.2
2010	1497	81.2	18.4	11
2011	1488	79.6	18.6	10.8
2012	1459	78.3	18.6	11
2013	1388	76.0	18.2	11.9
2014	1360	73.5	18.5	13.9
2015	1364	74.0	18.4	13.9
2016	1315	72.0	18.2	13.8
2017	1291	74.2	17.3	n/a
2018	1304	73.3	17.7	n/a
2019	1287	72.5	17.7	14.3
2020	1299	72.5	17.9	n/a
2021	1310	70.0	18.7	14.5
2022	1271	73.0	17.4	16.3
2023	1263	73.0	17.3	18.7

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 Penn Trafford High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1195	66.5	17.9	n/a
1989	1202	62.0	19.3	n/a
1990	1169	67.0	17.4	0
1991	1164	60.0	19.4	n/a
1992	1177	66.0	17.8	n/a
1993	1122	55.5	20.2	n/a
1994	1137	54.0	21.1	n/a
1995	1202	56.0	21.5	n/a
1996	1202	56.0	21.5	n/a
1997	1303	61.0	21.4	n/a
1998	1375	64.0	21.5	n/a
1999	1388	66.8	20.8	n/a
2000	1427	66.8	21.4	6.8
2001	1456	68.5	21.3	7.9
2002	1523	73.7	20.7	7.7
2003	1523	73.7	20.7	7.7
2004	1567	75.6	20.7	6.5
2005	1561	77.1	20.2	7.6
2006	1579	73.9	21.4	7.8
2007	1508	75.8	19.9	8.6
2008	1519	80.7	18.8	9.3
2009	1523	83.3	18.3	9.2
2010	1497	81.2	18.4	11
2011	1488	79.6	18.6	10.8
2012	1459	78.3	18.6	11
2013	1388	76.0	18.2	11.9
2014	1360	73.5	18.5	13.9
2015	1364	74.0	18.4	13.9
2016	1315	72.0	18.2	13.8
2017	1291	74.2	17.3	n/a
2018	1304	73.3	17.7	n/a
2019	1287	72.5	17.7	14.3
2020	1299	72.5	17.9	n/a
2021	1310	70.0	18.7	14.5
2022	1271	73.0	17.4	16.3
2023	1263	73.0	17.3	18.7

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 Penn Trafford High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$46 (0.3%)	$14,774 (99.7%)	$14,820
2020	$41 (0.3%)	$14,736 (99.7%)	$14,777
2021	$332 (2.1%)	$15,572 (97.9%)	$15,904
2022	$264 (1.6%)	$16,210 (98.4%)	$16,474

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Penn Trafford High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 14^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 17^th of 674 High schools	0.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Penn Trafford High School)	88.7	62.1	26.6%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Penn Trafford High School)	93.7	83.9	9.8%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Penn Trafford High School)	94	90.5	3.5%
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	1287	1263	1.9%
African American	14	27	92.9%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	12	21	75%
Hispanic	6	20	233.3%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	1242	1159	6.7%
Two or More Races	10	34	240%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	14.3%	18.7%	4.4%

Schools Near Penn Trafford 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)	PSSA Math (2023)			PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (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	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Penn Trafford High School	Public	9-12	3381 Route 130	Harrison City	15636	Westmoreland County	Penn-Trafford School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(724) 744-4471	1,263	73	17.3	18.7%	1,159 (91.8%)	27 (2.1%)	20 (1.6%)	21 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	34 (2.7%)	94.6	17^th of 674 public high schools	97.5%		90.3	20^th of 634 public high schools	96.8%	3	62.1	83.9	90.5									$16,474	$264	$16,210
Jeannette High School	Public	7-12	800 Florida Ave	Jeannette	15644	Westmoreland County	Jeannette City School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(724) 523-5591	422	31	13.5	84.6%	265 (62.8%)	65 (15.4%)	10 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	81 (19.2%)	36.4	473^rd of 674 public high schools	29.8%		47.3	406^th of 634 public high schools	36.0%	67	11.8	45.3	55.5	27.1	25.0	26.0	56.1	56.1	59.3	48.3	53.8	$20,316	$1,973	$18,343
Norwin Senior High School	Public	9-12	251 McMahon Dr	North Huntingdon	15642	Westmoreland County	Norwin School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(724) 861-3005	1,636	107	15.3	24.7%	1,498 (91.6%)	24 (1.5%)	25 (1.5%)	31 (1.9%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (3.4%)	86.4	69^th of 674 public high schools	89.8%		91.7	13^th of 634 public high schools	97.9%	56	63.0	62.5	85.0									$14,502	$321	$14,182
Franklin Regional Senior High School	Public	9-12	3200 School Rd	Murrysville	15668	Westmoreland County	Franklin Regional School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(724) 327-5456	1,119	101	11.0	18.1%	946 (84.5%)	26 (2.3%)	28 (2.5%)	84 (7.5%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	29 (2.6%)	83.7	89^th of 674 public high schools	86.8%		83.5	79^th of 634 public high schools	87.5%	10	54.3	65.4	80.5									$17,571	$56	$17,515
Hempfield Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	4345 State Route 136	Greensburg	15601	Westmoreland County	Hempfield Area School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(724) 834-9000	1,661	101	16.4	24.3%	1,550 (93.3%)	13 (0.8%)	28 (1.7%)	24 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.2%)	41 (2.5%)	67.5	234^th of 674 public high schools	65.3%		81.9	94^th of 634 public high schools	85.2%	140	40.7	51.3	74.8									$15,932	$585	$15,347
Greensburg-Salem High School	Public	9-12	65 Mennel Dr	Greensburg	15601	Westmoreland County	Greensburg Salem School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(724) 832-2960	820	57	14.5	36.1%	678 (82.7%)	62 (7.6%)	17 (2.1%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	55 (6.7%)	44.5	427^th of 674 public high schools	36.6%		34.8	476^th of 634 public high schools	24.9%	49	32.0	44.2	55.4									$17,335	$2,102	$15,233
East Allegheny Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	1150 Jacks Run Rd	North Versailles	15137	Allegheny County	East Allegheny School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(412) 824-9700	670	57	11.8	87.0%	345 (51.5%)	223 (33.3%)	22 (3.3%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (11.0%)	13.7	579^th of 674 public high schools	14.1%		14.2	550^th of 634 public high schools	13.2%	29	11.6	22.3	38.8	10.5	5.5	8.3	32.4	32.4	37.2	32.9	35.3	$10,567	$104	$10,463
Spectrum Charter School	Public, Charter	7-12	4369 Northern Pike	Monroeville	15146	Allegheny County	Spectrum Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(412) 374-8130	45	6	6.9		24 (53.3%)	13 (28.9%)	3 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (8.9%)								(n/a)												$34,608	$1,348	$33,260
Gateway Senior High School	Public	9-12	3000 Gateway Campus Blvd	Monroeville	15146	Allegheny County	Gateway School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(412) 373-5744	1,135	80	14.2	86.3%	541 (47.7%)	380 (33.5%)	46 (4.1%)	78 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	90 (7.9%)	58.3	310^th of 674 public high schools	54.0%		29.4	496^th of 634 public high schools	21.8%	186	41.6	52.5	58.8									$20,892	$276	$20,616
Yough Senior High School	Public	9-12	919 Lowber Rd	Herminie	15642	Westmoreland County	Yough School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(724) 446-5520	558	37	14.9	34.8%	521 (93.4%)	8 (1.4%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.3%)	42.1	447^th of 674 public high schools	33.7%		54.4	357^th of 634 public high schools	43.7%	90	24.7	39.7	61.6									$17,101	$289	$16,812

Frequently Asked Questions about Penn Trafford High School

How many students attend Penn Trafford High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,263 students attended Penn Trafford High School.

What district is Penn Trafford High School in?

Penn-Trafford School District

What is the racial makeup of Penn Trafford High School?

Students at Penn Trafford High School are 92% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian, 2% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Penn Trafford High School?

Penn Trafford High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Harrison Park Elementary School
Elementary : Level Green Elementary School
Elementary : McCullough Elementary School
Elementary : Sunrise Elementary School
Elementary : Trafford Elementary School
Middle : Penn Middle School
Middle : Trafford Middle School

Is Penn Trafford High School a good school?

Yes! Penn Trafford High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 17^th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools.

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