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Penn Wood High School

William Penn SD · Delaware County · 100 Green Avenue, Lansdowne, PA 19050.0

(610)284-8080

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1/10
#567
Rank 567 out of 625
Top 91%
English Language Arts2/10 · #556 · 11th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #560 · 11th percentile
Science1/10 · #577 · 6th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Penn Wood High School sits in Lansdowne, a close-knit borough just southwest of Philadelphia that has a real neighborhood feel — tree-lined streets, a walkable downtown, and a community that takes pride in its diversity and history. The school serves a wide range of students across the William Penn district, but families should go in with clear eyes: test scores place Penn Wood in the lower tier statewide, and families who prioritize academic outcomes may want to explore additional resources or enrichment opportunities outside of school. That said, for families rooted in this community who value local connections and want their kids close to home, Penn Wood is the school that brings the neighborhood together.

Student Demographics

308 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

African American
280 (91%)
Multiple Races
13 (4%)
Hispanic
8 (3%)
White
5 (2%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners15 (5%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged249 (81%)
Students with Disabilities43 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,151
Enrollment
85.6
Teachers (FTE)
13.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

85.4%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

10
AP Courses
offered
9.5%
AP Participation
of students
111
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #53 · 92nd percentile

231 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found