Upper Perkiomen High School

Upper Perkiomen High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2 Walt Rd,  Pennsburg, PA
Upper Perkiomen School District
3.4
4.2
1,074 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
78%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
89%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
78%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
65
Full Time Teachers
65
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
590
Verbal
600
Average ACT
27
Math
27
English
25
Reading
27
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
63.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
258:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
White
82.2%
Hispanic
8.2%
Black
3.7%
Two or more races
3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.7%
Native American
<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.
Penn State 167 Students
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 125 Students
Temple University 121 Students
University of Pittsburgh 110 Students
West Chester University of Pennsylvania 105 Students
Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg 102 Students
Drexel University 77 Students
Montgomery County Community College - Blue Bell 77 Students
Millersville University of Pennsylvania 68 Students
University of Pennsylvania 64 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 79 Students
Biology 55 Students
Psychology 50 Students
Nursing 45 Students
Marketing 34 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 28 Students
Environmental Science 28 Students
Finance 27 Students
Computer Science 25 Students
Chemistry 25 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 127 Reviews
4.0 Senior
1/14/2024
Overall our school is good, I feel at home here and I always feel safe. Most of the teachers are very good and want to see you succeed. Although, there are some stupid rules and I wish the students had more say in some things.
4.0 Senior
1/11/2024
Throughout my time at my high school it has been mostly good. The teachers are all super welcoming and nice. I feel like I am not getting the most out of my education since I feel there are some teachers who do not just teach. There are days I go into school and I feel like there is no point being there because I go and just sit around in class the entire day. I will say there is a positive side to my high school though. We have many sport teams and we may not be the best at them we still strive to be the best and many students come out to support one another. We also have many activities that we do as it starts to get closer to the end of the school year which makes easy work for students towards the end of the year. I can not say everything about my high school is mad when I have so many good memories there.
4.0 Alum
6/27/2023
The best part about Upper Perk is the music program. The worst part is the lack of AP class choices. I believe high school is what you make of it. The more you put into being successful and taking advantage of the opportunities you have the better your experience will be.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 5 Reviews
1.0 other
7/25/2023
I definitely do not recommend upper perkiomen. Lived here all my life and I have horror stories of the school here. This is not a friendly community.
5.0 parent
8/22/2019
Excellent all around. Strong academics and athletics.
5.0 parent
4/29/2014
Upper Perk is the best school ever!!I am so glad I moved here!! Kids are just be kids and learn without too much distractions!!
5.0 student
11/30/2010
I graduated 2 years ago, and I found the teachers and learning environment very inspiring. I loved the small community, extracurricular activities, and everything the school had to offer! It's quaint and comfy. The academics were good, too.

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Upper Perkiomen High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Pennsburg, PA, in the Upper Hanover Township neighborhood, and is served by the Upper Perkiomen School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 1,074 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 78% are proficient in reading. Upper Perkiomen High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.5, the graduation rate is 89%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 27. Discover additional schools in the area, like Perkiomen School, Upper Perkiomen Middle School, Upper Perkiomen 4th & 5th Grade Center, and more. Learn more about what Pennsburg has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Upper Perkiomen High School.

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