Upper Darby High School

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Upper Darby High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
601 N Lansdowne Ave,  Drexel Hill, PA
Upper Darby Neighborhood
Upper Darby School District
3.7
3.3
3,986 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
19%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.41
Graduation Rate
89%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
B
College Prep
C
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.41
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
19%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
246
Full Time Teachers
246
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
560
Verbal
570
Average ACT
25
Math
25
English
25
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
52.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
293:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
Black
52.2%
White
17.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
14.1%
Hispanic
12.9%
Two or more races
2.8%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Temple University 1,034 Students
Drexel University 890 Students
Penn State 720 Students
West Chester University of Pennsylvania 555 Students
University of Pennsylvania 517 Students
Widener University 400 Students
Delaware County Community College 386 Students
University of Pittsburgh 365 Students
Saint Joseph's University 308 Students
Thomas Jefferson University 303 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 333 Students
Business 293 Students
Biology 263 Students
Psychology 251 Students
Computer Science 180 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 168 Students
Accounting 91 Students
Marketing 84 Students
Chemistry 81 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 79 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 532 Reviews
3.0 Junior
6/14/2025
The best part of Upper Daby High School is its diversity it has peopl efrom literally everywhere! Every student finds a group with this vast community which is something I love! The gyms however can be cleaned more often......
4.0 Senior
9/30/2024
I think the best part has to be the arts department. I really like music and creating art and UDHS has great oppurtunities for these. I improved a lot musically here in my personal opinion. I think the worst part has to be how chaotic this school can be. We have lockins or lockouts every year and there can be a lack of communication between students and administration. This lack of communication can lead students to become confused and anxious.
3.0 Junior
9/23/2024
I've been going here since 9th grade. So far my experience here has been OK. There have been times when I absolutely hated being here and times when I loved it. The best part of this school are the students and the school events. The worst part of UD for me would probably be the infrastructure and the question of safety in school.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 24 Reviews
1.0 student
6/1/2026
This school is the WORST!! not only is it over crowed but there are fights that break out all the time, it feels unsafe to come into school ever day but even if we do we don't learn anything. the school lumps in kids who are obv struggling with kids who dont try. if you need help dont brother going...
5.0 student
12/5/2025
My experience with this school is great, they provide a healthy, supportive, caring, and loving community for students.
5.0 other
6/26/2023
This school offers so much more than just quality education! Students are in a diverse environment and are able to learn so much from their peers and classmates to better prepare themselves for the real world! UDHS deserves more funding to sustain the fabulous programs they have. The teachers here a...
1.0 parent
1/23/2018
This school is awful. There are some good kids here, but it's filled with so many thugs that it is a dangerous place to send your child. Their standards are low, so the honors and ap courses are the kind of work that regular students would be doing at an average school. I hate that I have to send my...

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Upper Darby High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Drexel Hill, PA and is served by the Upper Darby School District in Pennsylvania. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 3,986 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 19% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Upper Darby High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.41, the graduation rate is 89%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 25. Discover additional schools in the area, like Penn Wood High School - Green Avenue Campus, Haverford Senior High School, William L. Sayre High School, and more. Learn more about what Drexel Hill has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Upper Darby High School.

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