New Hope-Solebury High School is a public high school located in New Hope, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The school houses grades 9 through 12 and is the only public high school located in the New Hope-Solebury School District. The school's mascot is the Lion, and its colors are royal blue and gold.
Serving 447 students in grades 9-12, New Hope-solebury High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 447 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Hope-solebury High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
New Hope-solebury High School's student population of 447 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
447 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
1942
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
New Hope-solebury High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Hope-solebury High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#34 out of 2733 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)90-94%
64%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
77%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lions
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Hope-solebury High School's ranking?
New Hope-solebury High School is ranked #34 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are New Hope-solebury High School often compared to?
New Hope-solebury High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Bucks High School-east by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Hope-solebury High School?
The graduation rate of New Hope-solebury High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend New Hope-solebury High School?
447 students attend New Hope-solebury High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of New Hope-solebury High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Hope-solebury High School?
New Hope-solebury High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does New Hope-solebury High School offer ?
New Hope-solebury High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is New Hope-solebury High School part of?
New Hope-solebury High School is part of New HOPE-Solebury School District.
School Reviews
5 8/8/2011
This High School is about 2 grade levels above the average PA high school - on average.
2 10/12/2009
Education: Poor.
Music/Arts: Without funding, the music program has been crippled.
Awards: N/A
Facilities: With recent (5 yr) renovations, the school is in fine shape.
District parents run the local PTA; they are often stuffy, religious.
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