Penn Wood High School
School Overview
Penn Wood High School is a public school located in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania. It is a school in William Penn School District district.
According to the Pennsylvania state assessment result, 40% of students are proficient in Math learning and 44% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,480 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 19 to 1 where a total of 76 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,480 students are attending Penn Wood High School. By gender, there are 738 and 742 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Penn Wood High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 12 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Black | 8 | 3 | 5 |
| White | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| IDEA program | 12 | 4 | 8 |
| Total | 12 | 4 | 8 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 76 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Penn Wood High School and the students to teacher ratio is 19 to 1. All teachers are certified. 88.2% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 76 | Students per teacher: 19 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 76 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 4 | 5.3% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 5 | 6.6% |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 493 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | 6 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 15,935 Households |
| Population | 41,323 |
| Male | 19,563 |
| Female | 22,628 |
| Child Population | 13,754 |
| Total Housing Units | 17,876 Units |
| Average House Value | $139,000 |
| Average Rent Cost | $966 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.10% |
| Average Household Income | $55,355 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 92.65% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Penn Wood High School offers 10 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 141 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 279 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Penn Wood High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 10 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 141 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 50 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 28 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 125 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 279 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in William Penn School District
In William Penn School District, 10 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in LANSDOWNE, Pennsylvania
1 private schools are serving students in LANSDOWNE, Pennsylvania. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.