Fort Cherry Junior/Senior High School

Fort Cherry Junior/Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
110 Fort Cherry Rd,  Mcdonald, PA
Mount Pleasant Township Neighborhood
Fort Cherry School District
3.5
3.5
444 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B-
Teachers
C
College Prep
B-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
37
Full Time Teachers
37
Teachers in First or Second Year
7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
560
Verbal
590
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
38.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

6
Test Scores
5
Equity
7
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
3.9%
State Average
15.6%
Science
14.1%
State Average
29.5%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
226:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
White
92.4%
Two or more races
3.3%
Hispanic
2.2%
Black
1.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Pittsburgh 78 Students
Robert Morris University - Pennsylvania 73 Students
Penn State 65 Students
Slippery Rock University 57 Students
Duquesne University 55 Students
Washington & Jefferson College 44 Students
Kent State University 38 Students
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 35 Students
West Virginia University 21 Students
Point Park University 21 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 33 Students
Psychology 28 Students
Nursing 25 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 20 Students
Business 18 Students
Pre-Law Studies 14 Students
Finance 12 Students
Education 9 Students
Accounting 9 Students
Chemistry 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 42 Reviews
4.0 Junior
7/26/2023
In my experience throughout highschool, the teachers have done nothing but helped further the education of their students. One of the best times I can remember is my teachers asking about my life when I had a hard time, and not ridiculing me for missing class.
4.0 Junior
5/14/2021
Fort Cherry is small, which allows for easier communication with teachers, and a more personal and tailored learning experience. They want you to succeed, but as all small schools are, do not have all the resources to do so.
3.0 Senior
2/21/2020
The school just has to change about college preparation in some fields of study like math because some teachers aren't there really to teach and get side tracked. I want the best education I can and it's just difficult if the person teaching the class is always distracted.
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3.5 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/27/2023
Fort Cherry School District is a wonderful, supportive, and strong school district. The campus is beautiful, updated, and safe. The elementary center has a creative, kind, and academic feeling. There is a beautiful outdoor classroom, updated playground, specialty rooms, and so much more. The junior/...
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1.0 other
11/16/2021
This place is truly horrible. About 1/3 of the teachers could not care less and administration would rather pad their egos than help their students. Administration has very little knowledge of disability law and some teachers and admin are very rude when it comes to disabled students, specifically i...
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1.0 other
12/20/2015
This School is a joke, don't get me wrong... MOST of the teachers and faculty are great, but the school's coach's, curriculum, food, and classes are a joke.
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5.0 student
2/5/2015
I love attending FC! The small nature of the school allows for teachers to work with students who need help individually. There are a vast range of courses and clubs, especially for a school of this size. I wouldn't want to go anywhere else!
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