D
Needs Improvement
48/100

Penn Wood HS

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 100 Green Avenue, Lansdowne, PA 19050
Overall
D
48/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 44% · Math 40% proficient · 26th percentile in Pennsylvania
Graduation
C
78% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Pennsylvania schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

48
Repit Score
out of 100
1,118
Students
enrolled
12.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$25K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%26/100reading 19th percentile, math 32nd percentile among Pennsylvania high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%34/10078% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%90/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 98% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Pennsylvania schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −6 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Pennsylvania. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency44% (−18 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency40% (−7 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate78% (−11 pts vs. state avg 89%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Pennsylvania state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black42%37%reading +1 pts, math +15 pts60th percentile (list)
Low-income42%37%reading -8 pts, math +3 pts31st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 100 Green Avenue
City Lansdowne
ZIP Code 19050
District 4226390
NCES School ID 422639007452
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 19050

Understanding the community around Penn Wood HS helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $59,282
Per Capita Income $34,921
Poverty Rate 8.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.3%
High School or Higher 93.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $170,500
Median Rent $1,113
Owner-Occupied 59.9%
Renter-Occupied 40.1%
View full data for ZIP 19050 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Penn Wood HS.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.4%
Female 47.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 88.8%
White 3.1%
Hispanic/Latino 2.9%
Two or More Races 3.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,118
Teachers (FTE) 89.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Penn Wood HS?
Penn Wood HS has a Repit School Score of 48 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Penn Wood HS?
Penn Wood HS has 1,118 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1.
What grades does Penn Wood HS serve?
Penn Wood HS serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Penn Wood HS receive per student?
Penn Wood HS receives $25,004 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Penn Wood HS in 19050 ▼
Avg Home Value
$253,219
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,438
1-Year Change
+4.0%
% Renters
40.1%

Other Schools in 19050

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026