Plum Senior High School

Plum Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
900 Elicker Rd,  Plum, PA
Plum Borough School District
3.6
3.2
1,183 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
77%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
77%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
72
Full Time Teachers
72
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
590
Verbal
600
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
26
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
22
AP Pass Rate
76.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

5
Test Scores
4
Equity
9
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
286:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.4%
Female
46.6%
White
86.9%
Black
7.4%
Two or more races
3.3%
Hispanic
1.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

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 297 Students
Penn State 230 Students
Duquesne University 147 Students
Robert Morris University - Pennsylvania 134 Students
Slippery Rock University 120 Students
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 102 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 95 Students
Seton Hill University 70 Students
Point Park University 62 Students
Chatham University 60 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 92 Students
Biology 71 Students
Business 68 Students
Nursing 62 Students
Computer Science 40 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 39 Students
Mechanical Engineering 35 Students
Education 34 Students
Engineering 33 Students
Criminology 31 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 228 Reviews
4.0 Senior
1/8/2025
Looking back as I approach the end of my time at Plum Senior high school, I have had a good experience academically and outside the classroom. I have taken high level courses which have proved rigorous but the teachers are extremely helpful and some of the best. I have also participated in sports which overall has been a good experience with good coaches and great teammates.
4.0 Alum
6/27/2023
The school and whole district are full of great teachers. The high school is in need of more elective options. Better/fresher lunch options are needed.
5.0 Parent
2/23/2023
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3.2 10 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/26/2020
My son has had a very positive experience at Plum High School. He has great teachers that really go above and beyond for he and his peers.
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1.0 other
4/4/2017
This is a great school.....unless you are a minority. If you are I strongly suggest you move to Monroeville or New Ken because that's the most diversity you will get in Western Pennsylvania.
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5.0 parent
10/3/2013
School deserves it's 9 out of 10 rating here. Nice school, improved Keystone test score, PSSA (highest ever), area becoming more wealthier. Several remaining farms have been or will be sold for housing development. Extremely easy and convenient to get to downtown Pittsburgh. Plum schools are pretty...
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5.0 parent
8/22/2013
If you are moving to Pittsburgh, this school district continues to get better and I strongly recommend it. Plum is growing and the district continues to improve as seen by the 9 out of 10 rating. Plum is becoming one of the best in the east. The town has recently been rated as the 6th safest city in...
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Plum Senior High School

Plum Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Plum, PA, in the Plum neighborhood, and is served by the Plum Borough School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 1,183 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 77% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Plum Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $279,672. Discover additional schools in the area, like Mary Queen of Apostles School, Oblock Elementary School, Pivik Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Plum has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Plum Senior High School.

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