Summary:
The 19605 zip code is home to a single public high school, Muhlenberg High School, which serves grades 10-12 with a total enrollment of 1,169 students. While the school has a relatively high spending per student of $18,004, its academic performance, as measured by Keystone Exam proficiency rates, is significantly below the state average, ranging from 24.1% in Biology to 46.8% in Literature.
Muhlenberg High School's four-year graduation rate is 87.9%, and its dropout rate is 1.4% for the 2023-2024 school year. However, the school's statewide ranking has been steadily declining, dropping from 570 out of 674 Pennsylvania high schools in 2022-2023 to 536 out of 681 in 2024-2025. This suggests that the school is performing worse relative to other high schools in the state.
One notable characteristic of Muhlenberg High School is that 100% of its students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high poverty level among the student population. Additionally, the school has a student-teacher ratio of 17.7 students per teacher, which may contribute to the academic challenges faced by the students. Overall, the data suggests that Muhlenberg School District and Muhlenberg High School are facing significant challenges in terms of student achievement and resource allocation.
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