Marple Newtown Senior High School

Marple Newtown Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
120 Media Line Rd,  Newtown Square, PA
Marple Newtown School District
4.3
2.7
1,200 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
87%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
A-
College Prep
A-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
A-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
87%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
89
Full Time Teachers
89
Part Time Teachers
0
Teachers in First or Second Year
2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
610
Verbal
620
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
28
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
30
AP Pass Rate
68%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
71%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
221:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.3%
Female
49.7%
White
81.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9.8%
Black
3.7%
Hispanic
2.9%
Two or more races
1.8%

School Rankings

#17 Best HS For Athletes in Pennsylvania
Source: Niche

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.
Penn State 326 Students
West Chester University of Pennsylvania 240 Students
Temple University 222 Students
Drexel University 197 Students
University of Pittsburgh 172 Students
Saint Joseph's University 121 Students
University of Delaware 118 Students
University of Pennsylvania 114 Students
Villanova University 112 Students
Widener University 84 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 144 Students
Biology 109 Students
Psychology 84 Students
Nursing 77 Students
Computer Science 58 Students
Finance 42 Students
Engineering 42 Students
Marketing 41 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 34 Students
Political Science and Government 33 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 368 Reviews
5.0 Parent
5/9/2025
3 children have graduated from Marple Newtown High School. Had great experience and were more than prepared for college. It is great community
3.0 Freshman
5/6/2025
certain teachers dont teach in a way that benefits me as a student, it makes the class harder and i find grading it often bad and we are given little time to complete assignments
5.0 Freshman
5/6/2025
So far I've had a good time at marple new town high school. It had good sports, clubs, and other after school activities
GreatSchools Reviews
2.7 10 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/14/2025
Absolutely THE WORST high school and school district ever. DO NOT PUT YOUR KIDS IN THIS SCHOOL they will be repeatedly bullied, called racial slurs, and called terrorists. The teachers and administrators are very very biased against students if they like you they pass you if they don’t they fail you...
5.0 parent
11/21/2024
I think it’s a wonderful school district that really gets their student body and families involved. We absolutely love the community and school district!
5.0 student
6/3/2024
I love this school with all my heart! Im a (Sophomore)
1.0 parent
7/5/2023
Absolutely horrendous school district. In particular, Christine White, who has been transferred to every single elementary middle and high school, because of very severe allegations against her. Numerous children are traumatized because of her and the lack of attention to the situation at hand. Do n...

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Marple Newtown Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Newtown Square, PA, in the Newtown Square neighborhood, and is served by the Marple Newtown School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 1,200 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 87% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. Marple Newtown Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.57, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $825,166. Discover additional schools in the area, like Delaware County Technical High School-Marple, Delaware County Christian School, Academy of Notre Dame de Namur, and more. Learn more about what Newtown Square has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Marple Newtown Senior High School.

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