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Upper Darby Senior High School

Upper Darby SD · Delaware County · 601 North Lansdowne Avenue, Drexel Hill, PA 19026.0

(610)622-7000

2/10
#537
Rank 537 out of 625
Top 86%
English Language Arts2/10 · #557 · 11th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #532 · 15th percentile
Science3/10 · #491 · 20th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Upper Darby Senior High School serves one of the most diverse and densely populated communities in the Philadelphia suburbs, where the student body reflects a wide mix of cultures, backgrounds, and languages that you won't find at most Delaware County schools. Families drawn to urban-suburban living — close to the city but with a quieter, more residential feel — will find a school that mirrors the richness of the community around it. Academically, the school faces real challenges and ranks in the lower tier statewide, so families with strong academic priorities may want to dig into the specific programs and supports available before making a decision.

Student Demographics

885 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

African American
447 (51%)
Asian
145 (16%)
White
141 (16%)
Hispanic
118 (13%)
Multiple Races
29 (3%)
Other
5 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners113 (13%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged606 (68%)
Students with Disabilities114 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

4,190
Enrollment
275.5
Teachers (FTE)
15.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

83.3%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.

18
AP Courses
offered
9.7%
AP Participation
of students
405
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 · #62 · 91st percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found