Reading Shs
School Overview
Reading Shs is a public Magnet school located in Reading, Pennsylvania. It is a school in Reading School District district.
According to the Pennsylvania state assessment result, 33% of students are proficient in Math learning and 45% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 3,340 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1 where a total of 229 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 3,340 students are attending Reading Shs. By gender, there are 1,720 and 1,620 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Reading Shs offers the gifted and talented program. Total 152 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 111 | 56 | 55 |
| Asian | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Black | 18 | 11 | 7 |
| White | 17 | 7 | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| in LEP Program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| IDEA program | 147 | 75 | 72 |
| Total | 152 | 77 | 75 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 229 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Reading Shs and the students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. 97.4% of teachers are certified. 79.0% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 229 | Students per teacher: 15 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 223 | 97.4% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 6 | 2.6% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 36 | 15.7% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 12 | 5.2% |
| School counselors | 15 | Students per counselor: 223 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 2 | - |
| Security guards | 19 | - |
| Nurses | 5 | - |
| Psychologists | 3 | - |
| Social workers | 4 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 29,070 Households |
| Population | 85,369 |
| Male | 43,185 |
| Female | 45,047 |
| Child Population | 31,660 |
| Total Housing Units | 33,628 Units |
| Average House Value | $73,200 |
| Average Rent Cost | $811 |
| Unemployment Rate | 12.90% |
| Average Household Income | $32,176 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 90.16% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Reading Shs offers 3 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 531 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 43 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 486 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Reading Shs.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 3 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 531 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 253 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 171 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 105 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in International BS program | 43 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 486 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Bullying
Total 23 harassment and bullying has been reported at Reading Shs. By gender, 9 male students and 14 students were reported. There are 8 gender-related, 8 race, color, or nation origin, and 7 disabilities basis bullying reported.
| Total | On the basis of | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender-related | Race, color or national origin | Disability | |||
| Hispanic | Reported | 23 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Disciplined | 21 | 7 | 7 | 7 | |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Asian | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Black | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| White | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Two or More Races | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | Reported | 18 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Disciplined | 27 | 9 | 9 | 9 | |
Public Schools in Reading School District
In Reading School District, 19 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in READING, Pennsylvania
14 private schools are serving students in READING, Pennsylvania. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.