Phoenixville Area High School

Public 9-12

 1200 Gay St
       Phoenixville, PA  19460


(484) 927-5100

District: Phoenixville Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
217th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,692 Help


Feeder schools for Phoenixville Area High School:

Elementary:    Barkley Elementary School
    Manavon Elementary School
    Phoenixville Early Learning Center
    Schuylkill Elementary School
Middle:    Phoenixville Area Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  1,272

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.5%
Hispanic:
21.1%
African American:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.2% Help


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Compare Details Phoenixville Area High School ranks better than 67.8% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.9. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Phoenixville Area High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 (65.5%), Hispanic (21.1%), African American (6.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 27.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Phoenixville Area High School is 14.8. (See more...)
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Compare Phoenixville Area High School employs 85.4 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Phoenixville Area High School is $19,692.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Phoenixville Area High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Phoenixville Area High School 217th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Phoenixville Area High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Phoenixville Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Phoenixville Area School District 130th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Phoenixville Area High School

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Rank History for all students at Phoenixville Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 86.73 56th 583 90.4%
2004 88.07 46th 590 92.2%
2005 67.42 200th 593 66.3%
2006 71.37 164th 604 72.8%
2007 81.18 73rd 615 88.1%
2008 83.56 51st 621 91.8%
2009 85.61 43rd 632 93.2%
2010 82.74 57th 649 91.2%
2011 79.10 82nd 660 87.6%
2012 84.61 46th 664 93.1%
2013 53.09 318th 591 46.2%
2014 43.82 396th 580 31.7%
2015 61.95 312th 680 54.1%
2016 61.39 342nd 677 49.5%
2017 65.72 280th 663 57.8%
2018 78.60 127th 673 81.1%
2019 73.74 191st 693 72.4%
2021 77.46 113th 537 79.0%
2022 76.82 146th 634 77.0%
2023 68.90 217th 674 67.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Phoenixville Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 83.27 18th 129 86.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Phoenixville Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.98 67th 85 21.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Phoenixville Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.88 467th 652 28.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Phoenixville Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.24 81st 502 83.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Phoenixville Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.99 64th 260 75.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Phoenixville Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.38 224th 252 11.1%
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Rank History for White students at Phoenixville Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.01 89th 577 84.6%
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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.

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.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Open Quote As a second generation alumni and higher education instructor, I know how long Phoenixville Area High School prepared for my own children to pass through its doors. The educators and opportunities are there like no where else in the County. PAHS offers college level accredited courses at lower or no cost to all students from teachers with Masters or PhD (unlike most of our county's high schools). The education is holistically approached to not only advance the student academically (a high rate of students complete college after graduating from PAHS) but also individually and with passion. PAHS is an inclusive environment in a predominantly singular socio-economic, ethically isolated and fiscally diverse population. PAHS students are prepared to take on the world! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Phoenixville Area High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 601 46 12 3 0 n/a n/a 0 662
1989 572 54 24 6 1 n/a n/a 0 657
1990 567 49 23 7 1 n/a n/a 0 647
1991 508 32 22 6 2 n/a n/a 0 570
1992 505 41 19 2 1 n/a n/a 0 568
1993 674 75 15 5 4 n/a n/a 0 773
1994 669 55 10 5 4 n/a n/a 0 743
1995 703 48 15 10 0 n/a n/a 0 776
1996 703 48 15 10 0 n/a n/a 0 776
1997 712 66 15 8 0 n/a n/a 0 801
1998 731 72 15 12 6 n/a n/a 0 836
1999 734 69 24 10 2 n/a n/a 0 839
2000 732 77 29 12 0 n/a n/a 0 850
2001 769 68 31 15 1 n/a n/a 0 884
2002 753 76 19 31 1 n/a n/a 0 880
2003 753 76 19 31 1 n/a n/a 0 880
2004 770 78 26 24 0 n/a n/a 0 898
2005 808 74 31 33 0 n/a n/a 0 946
2006 847 85 35 40 0 n/a n/a 0 1007
2007 853 108 34 36 0 n/a n/a 0 1031
2008 812 93 27 31 1 n/a n/a 0 964
2009 821 103 28 5 1 n/a n/a 0 958
2010 778 101 28 21 1 n/a n/a 0 929
2011 764 96 21 16 0 0 1 0 898
2012 767 86 27 29 0 1 3 0 913
2013 769 85 30 40 2 1 4 0 931
2014 821 92 30 48 2 1 6 0 1000
2015 871 97 33 87 3 1 9 0 1101
2016 859 80 30 107 3 2 12 0 1093
2017 836 71 34 112 0 3 20 0 1076
2018 849 88 38 125 0 3 17 0 1120
2019 861 78 44 141 1 3 26 0 1154
2020 855 94 39 173 0 1 27 0 1189
2021 875 93 42 196 1 0 41 0 1248
2022 881 83 47 210 1 0 44 0 1266
2023 833 78 42 269 1 0 49 0 1272

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 Phoenixville Area High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 662 50.0 13.2 n/a
1989 657 50.6 12.9 n/a
1990 647 44.5 14.5 0
1991 570 60.9 9.3 n/a
1992 568 58.1 9.7 n/a
1993 773 55.8 13.9 n/a
1994 743 52.8 14.1 n/a
1995 776 52.0 14.9 n/a
1996 776 52.0 14.9 n/a
1997 801 52.0 15.4 n/a
1998 836 52.5 15.9 n/a
1999 839 55.5 15.1 n/a
2000 850 59.0 14.4 9.1
2001 884 67.1 13.2 8.1
2002 880 68.6 12.8 9.4
2003 880 68.6 12.8 9.4
2004 898 69.0 13.0 7.9
2005 946 77.0 12.3 8.8
2006 1007 77.0 13.1 12.8
2007 1031 76.4 13.5 12.7
2008 964 78.0 12.4 15.2
2009 958 79.0 12.1 13.8
2010 929 78.7 11.8 17.2
2011 898 77.1 11.6 15.8
2012 913 74.9 12.1 12.2
2013 931 73.8 12.6 16
2014 1000 73.8 13.5 18.9
2015 1101 79.0 13.9 24.6
2016 1093 83.0 13.1 24.8
2017 1076 80.9 13.2 22
2018 1120 81.3 13.7 23.4
2019 1154 81.5 14.1 26.3
2020 1189 78.5 15.1 28.3
2021 1248 79.9 15.6 27.8
2022 1266 81.7 15.4 26.9
2023 1272 85.4 14.8 27.2

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 Phoenixville Area High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 662 50.0 13.2 n/a
1989 657 50.6 12.9 n/a
1990 647 44.5 14.5 0
1991 570 60.9 9.3 n/a
1992 568 58.1 9.7 n/a
1993 773 55.8 13.9 n/a
1994 743 52.8 14.1 n/a
1995 776 52.0 14.9 n/a
1996 776 52.0 14.9 n/a
1997 801 52.0 15.4 n/a
1998 836 52.5 15.9 n/a
1999 839 55.5 15.1 n/a
2000 850 59.0 14.4 9.1
2001 884 67.1 13.2 8.1
2002 880 68.6 12.8 9.4
2003 880 68.6 12.8 9.4
2004 898 69.0 13.0 7.9
2005 946 77.0 12.3 8.8
2006 1007 77.0 13.1 12.8
2007 1031 76.4 13.5 12.7
2008 964 78.0 12.4 15.2
2009 958 79.0 12.1 13.8
2010 929 78.7 11.8 17.2
2011 898 77.1 11.6 15.8
2012 913 74.9 12.1 12.2
2013 931 73.8 12.6 16
2014 1000 73.8 13.5 18.9
2015 1101 79.0 13.9 24.6
2016 1093 83.0 13.1 24.8
2017 1076 80.9 13.2 22
2018 1120 81.3 13.7 23.4
2019 1154 81.5 14.1 26.3
2020 1189 78.5 15.1 28.3
2021 1248 79.9 15.6 27.8
2022 1266 81.7 15.4 26.9
2023 1272 85.4 14.8 27.2

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 Phoenixville Area High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $80 (0.5%) $17,681 (99.5%) $17,761
2020 $184 (1.1%) $16,543 (98.9%) $16,727
2021 $160 (0.9%) $17,757 (99.1%) $17,916
2022 $174 (0.9%) $19,518 (99.1%) $19,692

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Phoenixville Area 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 191st of 693 High schoolsRanks 217th of 674 High schools
 4.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Phoenixville Area High School)73.950
 23.9%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Phoenixville Area High School)73.759
 14.7%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Phoenixville Area High School)80.565.3
 15.2%
   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 Students11541272
 10.2%
African American7878
American Indian11
Asian4442
 4.5%
Hispanic141269
 90.8%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White861833
 3.3%
Two or More Races2649
 88.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.3%27.2%
 0.9%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,272 students attended Phoenixville Area High School.

Students at Phoenixville Area High School are 65% White, 21% Hispanic, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Phoenixville Area High School ranks 217th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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