Penncrest High School

Public 9-12

134 Barren Rd
Media, PA 19063-4599

(610) 627-6201

District: Rose Tree Media School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
35^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,306

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

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 1,218

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.5%

Asian:

6.8%

Two or more races:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Penncrest High School ranks better than 94.8% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.95. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.5%), Asian (6.8%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 14.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Penncrest High School is 12.5. (See more...)

Compare Penncrest High School employs 97.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Penncrest High School is $23,306.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Penncrest High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Penncrest High School 35^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Penncrest High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Rose Tree Media School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Rose Tree Media School District 25^th of 751 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Penncrest High School

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Rank History for all students at Penncrest High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	86.48	59^th	583	89.9%
2004	82.00	90^th	590	84.7%
2005	86.24	37^th	593	93.8%
2006	83.23	58^th	604	90.4%
2007	80.05	80^th	615	87.0%
2008	84.42	44^th	621	92.9%
2009	85.02	49^th	632	92.2%
2010	88.61	27^th	649	95.8%
2011	85.30	42^nd	660	93.6%
2012	85.50	42^nd	664	93.7%
2013	85.21	46^th	591	92.2%
2014	87.23	33^rd	580	94.3%
2015	86.79	43^rd	680	93.7%
2016	82.90	68^th	677	90.0%
2017	78.84	124^th	663	81.3%
2018	82.49	81^st	673	88.0%
2019	83.54	80^th	693	88.5%
2021	67.69	205^th	537	61.8%
2022	81.05	100^th	634	84.2%
2023	90.95	35^th	674	94.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Penncrest High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	78.31	26^th	129	79.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Penncrest High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	77.25	120^th	652	81.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Penncrest High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	97.94	13^th	502	97.4%

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Rank History for Asian students at Penncrest High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	73.85	35^th	112	68.8%

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Rank History for White students at Penncrest High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	88.20	41^st	577	92.9%

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

Enrollment information for Penncrest High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	920	100	22	8	3	n/a	n/a	1053
1989	855	78	29	6	2	n/a	n/a	970
1990	802	72	15	6	3	n/a	n/a	898
1991	803	76	19	10	7	n/a	n/a	915
1992	836	68	23	7	4	n/a	n/a	938
1993	824	67	33	7	6	n/a	n/a	937
1994	900	71	32	7	3	n/a	n/a	1013
1995	968	94	30	13	2	n/a	n/a	1107
1996	968	94	30	13	2	n/a	n/a	1107
1997	1092	105	18	7	5	n/a	n/a	1227
1998	1135	98	28	14	0	n/a	n/a	1275
1999	1123	100	36	20	4	n/a	n/a	1283
2000	1173	69	39	21	4	n/a	n/a	1306
2001	1163	79	44	20	4	n/a	n/a	1310
2002	1209	94	35	8	1	n/a	n/a	1347
2003	1209	94	35	8	1	n/a	n/a	1347
2004	1202	95	36	8	1	n/a	n/a	1342
2005	1168	105	39	12	0	n/a	n/a	1324
2006	1185	87	45	15	1	n/a	n/a	1333
2007	1174	101	58	13	2	n/a	n/a	1348
2008	1173	104	58	16	2	n/a	n/a	1353
2009	1166	106	71	13	1	n/a	n/a	1357
2010	1150	112	72	9	2	n/a	n/a	1345
2011	1119	101	58	10	2	0	3	1293
2012	1146	102	71	10	3	0	8	1340
2013	1132	94	56	12	2	0	4	1300
2014	1088	86	55	18	2	0	16	1265
2015	1061	70	64	24	1	0	14	1234
2016	1042	67	70	23	0	0	26	1228
2017	1031	53	76	32	0	1	25	1218
2018	1004	54	81	31	0	1	35	1206
2019	998	61	89	39	2	1	41	1231
2020	965	61	86	36	2	1	43	1194
2021	949	53	84	29	2	0	52	1169
2022	993	52	83	34	1	0	55	1218

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 Penncrest High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1053	73.2	14.3	n/a
1989	970	64.4	15.0	n/a
1990	898	67.7	13.2	0
1991	915	61.5	14.8	n/a
1992	938	65.5	14.3	n/a
1993	937	67.1	14.0	n/a
1994	1013	65.0	15.6	n/a
1995	1107	71.4	15.5	n/a
1996	1107	71.4	15.5	n/a
1997	1227	76.8	16.0	n/a
1998	1275	76.5	16.7	n/a
1999	1283	84.7	15.1	n/a
2000	1306	85.0	15.4	2.9
2001	1310	84.1	15.6	3.4
2002	1347	86.3	15.6	3.5
2003	1347	86.3	15.6	3.5
2004	1342	87.3	15.4	2.6
2005	1324	88.1	15.0	3.5
2006	1333	87.9	15.2	3.4
2007	1348	90.8	14.8	5
2008	1353	97.5	13.9	7.1
2009	1357	100.7	13.5	7.3
2010	1345	100.1	13.4	8.9
2011	1293	103.9	12.4	10.1
2012	1340	104.1	12.8	10.5
2013	1300	100.2	12.9	12.2
2014	1265	97.5	12.9	13.8
2015	1234	93.0	13.2	13.5
2016	1228	91.0	13.4	16.2
2017	1218	92.7	13.1	14.2
2018	1206	94.2	12.8	14.8
2019	1231	95.2	12.9	14.6
2020	1194	94.2	12.6	14.2
2021	1169	96.2	12.1	15.3
2022	1218	97.1	12.5	14.8

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 Penncrest High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1053	73.2	14.3	n/a
1989	970	64.4	15.0	n/a
1990	898	67.7	13.2	0
1991	915	61.5	14.8	n/a
1992	938	65.5	14.3	n/a
1993	937	67.1	14.0	n/a
1994	1013	65.0	15.6	n/a
1995	1107	71.4	15.5	n/a
1996	1107	71.4	15.5	n/a
1997	1227	76.8	16.0	n/a
1998	1275	76.5	16.7	n/a
1999	1283	84.7	15.1	n/a
2000	1306	85.0	15.4	2.9
2001	1310	84.1	15.6	3.4
2002	1347	86.3	15.6	3.5
2003	1347	86.3	15.6	3.5
2004	1342	87.3	15.4	2.6
2005	1324	88.1	15.0	3.5
2006	1333	87.9	15.2	3.4
2007	1348	90.8	14.8	5
2008	1353	97.5	13.9	7.1
2009	1357	100.7	13.5	7.3
2010	1345	100.1	13.4	8.9
2011	1293	103.9	12.4	10.1
2012	1340	104.1	12.8	10.5
2013	1300	100.2	12.9	12.2
2014	1265	97.5	12.9	13.8
2015	1234	93.0	13.2	13.5
2016	1228	91.0	13.4	16.2
2017	1218	92.7	13.1	14.2
2018	1206	94.2	12.8	14.8
2019	1231	95.2	12.9	14.6
2020	1194	94.2	12.6	14.2
2021	1169	96.2	12.1	15.3
2022	1218	97.1	12.5	14.8

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 Penncrest High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$279 (1.3%)	$21,859 (98.7%)	$22,139
2020	$138 (0.6%)	$22,814 (99.4%)	$22,952
2021	$281 (1.2%)	$23,024 (98.8%)	$23,306

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Penncrest High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 80^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 35^th of 674 High schools	6.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Penncrest High School)	82.6	58.5	24.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Penncrest High School)	83.3	76.1	7.2%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Penncrest High School)	85.8	85.9	0.1%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Pandemic (2020-2021)	Change (%)
Total Students	1231	1169	5%
African American	61	53	13.1%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	89	84	5.6%
Hispanic	39	29	25.6%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	998	949	4.9%
Two or More Races	41	52	26.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	14.6%	15.3%	0.7%

Schools Near Penncrest 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)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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	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	1,218	97	12.5	14.8%	993 (81.5%)	52 (4.3%)	34 (2.8%)	83 (6.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (4.5%)	91	35^th of 674 public high schools	94.8%		81.1	100^th of 634 public high schools	84.2%	65	58.5	76.1	85.9	$23,306	$281	$23,024
Delaware County Technical High School-As	Public	9-12	100 Crozerville Road	Aston	19014	Delaware County	Delaware County Technical High School	No	No	No	No	(610) 459-3050	41	19	2.2	14.6%	19 (46.3%)	18 (43.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.9%)								(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	1,210	88	13.7	16.0%	854 (70.6%)	103 (8.5%)	53 (4.4%)	118 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	82 (6.8%)	91.5	30^th of 674 public high schools	95.5%		89	33^rd of 634 public high schools	94.8%	3	59.3	71.5	92.2	$19,203	$00	$19,203
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	1,082	73	14.7	31.0%	875 (80.9%)	105 (9.7%)	40 (3.7%)	26 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (3.2%)	65.9	248^th of 674 public high schools	63.2%		46.3	412^th of 634 public high schools	35.0%	164	40.3	51.9	71.7	$14,994	$451	$14,542
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	1,157	84	13.7	23.8%	941 (81.3%)	47 (4.1%)	31 (2.7%)	111 (9.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (2.3%)	73.2	172^nd of 674 public high schools	74.5%		84.4	71^st of 634 public high schools	88.8%	101	44.0	63.5	70.1	$20,430	$375	$20,055
Springfield High School	Public	9-12	200 S Rolling Road	Springfield	19064	Delaware County	Springfield School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 938-6100	1,374	82	16.7	20.3%	1,089 (79.3%)	76 (5.5%)	53 (3.9%)	116 (8.4%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	35 (2.5%)	88.1	55^th of 674 public high schools	91.8%		70.5	206^th of 634 public high schools	67.5%	151	76.2	59.1	91.0	$14,539	$59	$14,480
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	1,546	121	12.7	11.7%	1,146 (74.1%)	47 (3.0%)	31 (2.0%)	262 (16.9%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	55 (3.6%)	82.4	94^th of 674 public high schools	86.1%		91.7	12^th of 634 public high schools	98.1%	82	44.5	64.8	85.3	$19,729	$202	$19,527
Ridley High School	Public	9-12	901 Morton Avenue	Folsom	19033	Delaware County	Ridley School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 237-8034	1,852	126	14.7	34.9%	1,342 (72.5%)	268 (14.5%)	99 (5.3%)	62 (3.3%)	5 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	76 (4.1%)	63.5	264^th of 674 public high schools	60.8%		49.7	391^st of 634 public high schools	38.3%	127	47.6	46.2	66.8	$21,549	$2,336	$19,214
Delaware County Technical High School-Ma	Public	9-12	85 Malin Road	Aston	19008	Delaware County	Delaware County Technical High School	No	No	No	No	(610) 583-7620	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	980	72	13.6	56.1%	530 (54.1%)	267 (27.2%)	84 (8.6%)	27 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (7.3%)	51.5	368^th of 674 public high schools	45.4%		41.6	445^th of 634 public high schools	29.8%	77	38.9	33.5	67.6	$20,144	$632	$19,512

Frequently Asked Questions about Penncrest High School

What is the racial makeup of Penncrest High School?

Students at Penncrest High School are 82% White, 7% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American, 3% Hispanic.

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

What district is Penncrest High School in?

Rose Tree Media School District

Is Penncrest High School a good school?

Yes. Penncrest High School ranks in the top 5.2% of Pennsylvania high schools.

How many students attend Penncrest High School?

In the 2021-22 school year, 1,218 students attended Penncrest High School.

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