Phoenixville Area High School

Phoenixville Area High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1200 Gay St,  Phoenixville, PA
Phoenixville Area School District
3.9
3.8
1,272 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Craig Parkinson
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
87%
Reading Proficiency
68%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
87%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
85
Full Time Teachers
85
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
620
Verbal
620
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
30
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
25
AP Pass Rate
66.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

6
Test Scores
3
Equity
9
College Readiness
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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
248:1

Student Diversity

Male
52%
Female
48%
White
65.5%
Hispanic
21.1%
Black
6.1%
Two or more races
3.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.3%
Native American
<1%
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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 240 Students
Temple University 198 Students
West Chester University of Pennsylvania 157 Students
University of Pittsburgh 153 Students
Drexel University 111 Students
University of Delaware 77 Students
University of Pennsylvania 75 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 61 Students
Villanova University 60 Students
James Madison University 58 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 110 Students
Psychology 74 Students
Biology 74 Students
Nursing 55 Students
Computer Science 50 Students
Political Science and Government 43 Students
Marketing 40 Students
Finance 40 Students
Engineering 37 Students
Accounting 32 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 163 Reviews
3.0 Alum
12/2/2023
The school itself had many issues with falling apart and breaking. Many of the teachers were great and passionate about what they did. I'd like to see a focus on this age group though. Middle and elementary and early learning have all gotten the needed updates. The high school needs it!
5.0 Alum
6/27/2023
Very good school, lots of opportunities and areas to learn about many different subjects. offer many high level courses like Calc 3 and Organic chem, offer almost every AP. could see student body improve
3.0 Alum
6/27/2023
It was an okay school as far as public schools go. There were some great teachers but mostly came across terrible teachers who either didn't know what they were doing or just didn't care. The counselors and principles and all that were just terrible, never did their job and no one liked them. I would like improvement on the school building (it's really old) and change in the counseling department.
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3.8 8 Reviews
2.0 parent
11/4/2024
As a parent of a student here, I’m disappointed in Phoenixville Area School District’s approach to supporting its students, particularly those who require special services and accommodations. Students at this school are not given much to feel excited about when it comes to learning, except the PSSA'...
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2.0 student
1/31/2023
I am currently a student here- and while most the teachers and staff are lovely- I have never met a group of students more depressed, overwhelmed, and ready to give up. This school pushes heavily for AP classes, without providing the proper means to reach the high expectations of the board- they app...
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5.0 student
3/11/2022
I love it here at PAHS. There is a large selection of challenging and AP classes available to take. My classmates are fairly competitive which is a good thing. It is a good environment, lots of school spirit, and great clubs. Happy here.
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1.0 other
1/4/2019
I did not even think I was going to be able to make it to graduation because of the things I had to deal with by students, staff and admin in this school.
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