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Penncrest High School

Public Grades 9-12

38^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 681 Pennsylvania High Schools

Better than 94% of Pennsylvania high schools

Summary

Penncrest High School is a public high school located in Media, Pennsylvania, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,227 students. It is part of the Rose Tree Media School District, which is ranked 17th out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Penncrest High School has consistently been ranked among the top high schools in Pennsylvania, with a current ranking of 38th out of 681 high schools in the state and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Penncrest High School consistently outperforms the state average on Keystone Exams, with significantly higher percentages of students scoring proficient or better in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 66.4% of Penncrest students were proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to the state average of 44.3%. The school also has excellent graduation rates, with a 4-year graduation rate of 97.4% in the 2023-2024 school year, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Penncrest High School performs exceptionally well across various student subgroups, ranking highly for both male and female students, as well as for Asian, Hispanic, and White students.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Ridley High School, Chichester Senior High School, and STEM at Showalter, Penncrest High School stands out with significantly higher academic performance, graduation rates, and lower dropout rates. This suggests that Penncrest is providing a superior educational experience compared to its local counterparts. The school's high per-student spending, coupled with its exceptional academic and student outcomes, indicates that the district is effectively allocating resources to support student success.

1,255

Students ?

13.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$26,027

Per pupil spending ?

20.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

134 Barren Rd
Media, PA 19063-4599

(610) 627-6201

District: Rose Tree Media School District

Feeder schools for Penncrest High School:

Elementary:	Glenwood Elementary School
	Indian Lane Elementary School
	Media Elementary School
	Rose Tree Elementary School
Middle:	Springton Lake Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.3%

Asian:

7.9%

Two or more races:

7.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 94th percentile in 2015 → 94th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Pennsylvania average (78% vs 52% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 6% of Pennsylvania high schools

✓99% graduate in 4 years — above the Pennsylvania average (89%)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school78%

District avg78%

Pennsylvania avg52%

38^th of 681

Pennsylvania public high schools ?

Top 6%▲ up 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

17^th of 606Rose Tree Media School District among Pennsylvania districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	91.9	38 of 681	94.4%	★★★★★
2024	91.1	42 of 686	93.9%	★★★★★
2023	91.0	35 of 674	94.8%	★★★★★
2022	81.1	100 of 634	84.2%	★★★★☆
2021	67.7	205 of 537	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	83.5	80 of 693	88.5%	★★★★☆
2018	82.5	81 of 673	88.0%	★★★★☆
2017	78.8	124 of 663	81.3%	★★★★☆
2016	82.9	68 of 677	90.0%	★★★★★
2015	86.8	43 of 680	93.7%	★★★★★
2014	87.2	33 of 580	94.3%	★★★★★
2013	85.2	46 of 591	92.2%	★★★★★
2012	85.5	42 of 664	93.7%	★★★★★
2011	85.3	42 of 660	93.6%	★★★★★
2010	88.6	27 of 649	95.8%	★★★★★
2009	85.0	49 of 632	92.2%	★★★★★
2008	84.4	44 of 621	92.9%	★★★★★
2007	80.0	80 of 615	87.0%	★★★★☆
2006	83.2	58 of 604	90.4%	★★★★★
2005	86.2	37 of 593	93.8%	★★★★★
2004	82.0	90 of 590	84.7%	★★★★☆
2003	86.5	59 of 583	89.9%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	70.1	76 of 276	72.5%	★★★★☆
2024	80.4	43 of 284	84.9%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	79.8	21 of 125	83.2%	★★★★☆
2024	84.6	7 of 121	94.2%	★★★★★
2023	73.9	35 of 112	68.8%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	97.7	16 of 524	96.9%	★★★★★
2024	67.3	118 of 513	77.0%	★★★★☆
2023	97.9	13 of 502	97.4%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	88.3	50 of 657	92.4%	★★★★★
2024	87.1	55 of 665	91.7%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2024	92.4	19 of 274	93.1%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	96.2	16 of 651	97.5%	★★★★★
2024	85.6	66 of 664	90.1%	★★★★★
2023	77.3	120 of 652	81.6%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	93.5	31 of 660	95.3%	★★★★★
2024	93.1	35 of 662	94.7%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	75.5	40 of 165	75.8%	★★★★☆
2024	86.2	19 of 150	87.3%	★★★★☆
2023	78.3	26 of 129	79.8%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	90.1	45 of 583	92.3%	★★★★★
2024	89.6	47 of 595	92.1%	★★★★★
2023	88.2	41 of 577	92.9%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)98th percentile+3 vs school

Disabled (2025)97th percentile+3 vs school

Male (2025)95th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2024)93rd percentile~ school

Female (2025)92nd percentile~ school

White (2025)92nd percentile~ school

Asian (2025)83rd percentile-11 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)76th percentile-19 vs school

African American (2025)72nd percentile-22 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

Literature86%+24 vs state

Biology81%+32 vs state

Algebra I66%+22 vs state

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Thursday, September 24, 2009

Great school. Challenging AP curriculum is leveraged by a large segment of the student body. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2025)	Keystone Exams Biology (2025)	Keystone Exams Literature (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Penncrest High School	Public	9-12	134 Barren Rd	Media	19063	Delaware County	Rose Tree Media School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 627-6201	1,255	95	13.1	20.7%	945 (75.3%)	61 (4.9%)	49 (3.9%)	99 (7.9%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	97 (7.7%)	91.9	38^th of 681 public high schools	94.4%		91.1	42^nd of 686 public high schools	93.9%	4	66.4	81.0	86.4	$26,027	$592	$25,435
Delaware County Technical High School - Aston	Public	9-12	100 Crozerville Road	Aston	19014	Delaware County	Delaware County Technical High School	No	No	No	No	(610) 459-3050	80	21	3.9	356.3%	27 (33.8%)	39 (48.8%)	4 (5.0%)	4 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (7.5%)								(n/a)
Strath Haven High School	Public	9-12	205 S Providence Rd	Wallingford	19086	Delaware County	Wallingford-Swarthmore School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 892-3470	1,175	88	13.3	20.7%	842 (71.7%)	90 (7.7%)	56 (4.8%)	114 (9.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (6.1%)	90.4	46^th of 681 public high schools	93.2%		92.5	34^th of 686 public high schools	95.0%	12	72.4	72.2	82.6	$23,732	$480	$23,253
Sun Valley High School	Public	9-12	2881 Pancoast Ave	Aston	19014	Delaware County	Penn-Delco School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 497-6300	1,042	79	13.2	38.9%	811 (77.8%)	100 (9.6%)	50 (4.8%)	28 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	50 (4.8%)	56.1	326^th of 681 public high schools	52.1%		54.7	346^th of 686 public high schools	49.6%	20	39.8	51.1	65.7	$18,246	$571	$17,675
Marple Newtown Senior High School	Public	9-12	120 Media Line Rd	Newtown Square	19073	Delaware County	Marple Newtown School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 359-4218	1,266	84	15.0	27.5%	1,030 (81.4%)	30 (2.4%)	37 (2.9%)	140 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (2.3%)	75.4	158^th of 681 public high schools	76.8%		65.6	243^rd of 686 public high schools	64.6%	85	54.5	69.2	67.6	$21,482	$276	$21,206
Springfield High School	Public	9-12	200 S Rolling Road	Springfield	19064	Delaware County	Springfield School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 938-6100	1,434	82	17.4	24.5%	1,086 (75.7%)	119 (8.3%)	49 (3.4%)	128 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	51 (3.6%)	95.7	15^th of 681 public high schools	97.8%		93.9	26^th of 686 public high schools	96.2%	11	79.9	79.8	91.9	$16,818	$347	$16,471
Garnet Valley High School	Public	9-12	552 Smithbridge Rd	Glen Mills	19342	Delaware County	Garnet Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 579-7745	1,485	116	12.8	16.0%	1,018 (68.6%)	37 (2.5%)	38 (2.6%)	322 (21.7%)	4 (0.3%)	4 (0.3%)	62 (4.2%)	92.3	35^th of 681 public high schools	94.9%		94.8	19^th of 686 public high schools	97.2%	16	74.4	73.6	86.2	$23,373	$227	$23,146
Ridley High School	Public	9-12	901 Morton Avenue	Folsom	19033	Delaware County	Ridley School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 237-8034	1,825	126	14.4	53.5%	1,203 (65.9%)	332 (18.2%)	123 (6.7%)	59 (3.2%)	7 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	100 (5.5%)	54.8	340^th of 681 public high schools	50.1%		56	333^rd of 686 public high schools	51.5%	7	49.7	45.1	60.0	$23,555	$842	$22,712
Delaware County Technical High School - Marple	Public	9-12	85 Malin Road	Broomall	19008	Delaware County	Delaware County Technical High School	No	No	No	No	(484) 423-7003	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Chichester Senior High School	Public	9-12	3333 Chichester Ave	Boothwyn	19061	Delaware County	Chichester School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 485-6881	981	73	13.4	60.9%	474 (48.3%)	293 (29.9%)	99 (10.1%)	21 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	94 (9.6%)	43.1	437^th of 681 public high schools	35.8%		32	502^nd of 686 public high schools	26.8%	65	39.5	37.3	59.5	$17,209	$303	$16,906

Frequently Asked Questions about Penncrest High School

What is the racial makeup of Penncrest High School?

Students at Penncrest High School are 75% White, 8% Asian, 8% Two or more races, 5% African American, 4% Hispanic.

Is Penncrest High School a good school?

Yes. Penncrest High School ranks in the top 5.6% of Pennsylvania high schools.

What district is Penncrest High School in?

Rose Tree Media School District

How many students attend Penncrest High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,255 students attended Penncrest High School.

What schools feed into Penncrest High School?

Penncrest High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Glenwood Elementary School
Elementary : Indian Lane Elementary School
Elementary : Media Elementary School
Elementary : Rose Tree Elementary School
Middle : Springton Lake Middle School

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