Wissahickon Shs
School Overview
Wissahickon Shs is a public school located in Ambler, Pennsylvania. It is a school in Wissahickon School District district.
According to the Pennsylvania state assessment result, 86% of students are proficient in Math learning and 91% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,359 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1 where a total of 113 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,359 students are attending Wissahickon Shs. By gender, there are 705 and 654 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Wissahickon Shs offers the gifted and talented program. Total 142 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Asian | 31 | 20 | 11 |
| Black | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| White | 99 | 47 | 52 |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| IDEA program | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 142 | 73 | 69 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 113 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Wissahickon Shs and the students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1. All teachers are certified. 91.2% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 113 | Students per teacher: 12 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 113 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 5 | 4.4% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 5 | 4.4% |
| School counselors | 8 | Students per counselor: 170 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 1 | - |
| Nurses | 2 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 14,554 Households |
| Population | 36,289 |
| Male | 17,920 |
| Female | 19,284 |
| Child Population | 10,718 |
| Total Housing Units | 15,518 Units |
| Average House Value | $437,900 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,568 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.50% |
| Average Household Income | $106,766 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 97.37% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Wissahickon Shs offers 20 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 390 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 420 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Wissahickon Shs.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 20 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 390 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 127 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 156 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 351 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 420 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Wissahickon School District
In Wissahickon School District, 6 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in AMBLER, Pennsylvania
2 private schools are serving students in AMBLER, Pennsylvania. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.