Serving 921 students in grades 9-12, Pottstown High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 921 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 78% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pottstown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Pottstown High School's student population of 921 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
921 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
School Colors
White, Navy Blue
School Rankings
Pottstown High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pottstown High School is 0.74, which is more 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
#2268 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
21%
15%
Black
35%
14%
White
30%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
78%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pottstown High School's ranking?
Pottstown High School is ranked #2268 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Pottstown High School often compared to?
Pottstown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pottsgrove Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pottstown High School?
The graduation rate of Pottstown High School is 78%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pottstown High School?
921 students attend Pottstown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Pottstown High School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pottstown High School?
Pottstown High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pottstown High School offer ?
Pottstown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pottstown High School part of?
Pottstown High School is part of Pottstown School District.
School Reviews
5 5/24/2014
We are proud pottstown parents & we are very pleased with the schools here. Teachers here are committed to the kids. Communication between teacher parent is impeccable. Our children attended Edgewood Elementary. "now closed :("
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