Cheltenham High School

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Cheltenham High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
500 Rices Mill Rd,  Wyncote, PA
Cheltenham School District
3.6
3.5
1,450 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
41%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.32
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.32
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
41%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
107
Full Time Teachers
107
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
600
Verbal
610
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
27
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
30
AP Pass Rate
86.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
189:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Black
54.4%
White
25.6%
Hispanic
9.2%
Two or more races
5.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<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.
Temple University 395 Students
Penn State 278 Students
Drexel University 253 Students
University of Pittsburgh 212 Students
West Chester University of Pennsylvania 162 Students
Howard University 149 Students
University of Pennsylvania 130 Students
Montgomery County Community College - Blue Bell 101 Students
Delaware State University 100 Students
Morgan State University 97 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 146 Students
Business 120 Students
Psychology 117 Students
Nursing 108 Students
Computer Science 85 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 73 Students
Political Science and Government 47 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 46 Students
Chemistry 42 Students
Pre-Law Studies 38 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 361 Reviews
5.0 Senior
7/20/2025
Cheltenham is the best school I've ever been to there were so many opportunities and resource in had. This is my last year and I ll be sad but happy I'll be leaving.
4.0 Freshman
6/2/2025
Good school, overall. I like the teachers and appreciate the wide variety of classes. School spirit is strong and the sports are fun.
5.0 Alum
8/5/2024
I loved my experience at Cheltenham simply due to how much perspective it gave me. While many aspects of the school could be improved on, there is truly a beautiful community wihtin the district.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 30 Reviews
4.0 student
5/7/2024
The school is very nice but they need stricter punishment and some teachers aren't that good
1.0 other
4/13/2023
Cheltenham School District is NOT safe for students let alone teachers … they are slow to respond to students safety where there are violent fights going on between students practically every day … student disrespect teachers and each other … there is NO order or direction for anyone.
5.0 parent
11/10/2021
Great school. Arts programs and sports programs are great.
5.0 other
11/5/2021
Phenomenal school. Majority of negative reviews are from individuals with implicit bias, and who are uncomfortable with diversity.

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Cheltenham High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Wyncote, PA, in the Wyncote neighborhood, and is served by the Cheltenham School District in Pennsylvania. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,450 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 41% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Cheltenham High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.32, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $500,410. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hill-Freedman World Academy, Jenkintown Middle/High School, Abington Senior High School, and more. Learn more about what Wyncote has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cheltenham High School.

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