Upper Perkiomen High School

Upper Perkiomen High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2 Walt Rd,  Pennsburg, PA
Upper Perkiomen School District
3.4
4.2
1,059 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
78%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
78%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
65
Full Time Teachers
65
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
590
Verbal
600
Average ACT
27
Math
28
English
26
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
63.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
258:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
White
82.2%
Hispanic
8.2%
Black
3.7%
Two or more races
3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.7%
Native American
<1%
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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.
Penn State 167 Students
Temple University 129 Students
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 126 Students
University of Pittsburgh 109 Students
Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg 107 Students
West Chester University of Pennsylvania 106 Students
Drexel University 81 Students
Montgomery County Community College - Blue Bell 75 Students
Millersville University of Pennsylvania 65 Students
University of Pennsylvania 62 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 77 Students
Biology 56 Students
Psychology 50 Students
Nursing 45 Students
Marketing 33 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 30 Students
Environmental Science 26 Students
Computer Science 25 Students
Finance 25 Students
Chemistry 25 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 125 Reviews
4.0 Senior
5/31/2024
My experience at Upper Perkiomen High School was not one of extravagant opportunity or vast resources. However, Upper Perk was a very quality school district that I was able to call home for me entire scholastic career, including my high school years. The school may not be world class, but it has plenty of opportunity and resources for students to live their high school years to the fullest, and prepare for their life ahead.
4.0 Senior
1/14/2024
Overall our school is good, I feel at home here and I always feel safe. Most of the teachers are very good and want to see you succeed. Although, there are some stupid rules and I wish the students had more say in some things.
3.0 Junior
12/6/2022
The Upper Perkiomen Highschool has a decent education offering a large variety of courses though some of the educators are not the most welcoming.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 5 Reviews
1.0 other
7/25/2023
I definitely do not recommend upper perkiomen. Lived here all my life and I have horror stories of the school here. This is not a friendly community.
5.0 parent
8/22/2019
Excellent all around. Strong academics and athletics.
5.0 parent
4/29/2014
Upper Perk is the best school ever!!I am so glad I moved here!! Kids are just be kids and learn without too much distractions!!
5.0 student
11/30/2010
I graduated 2 years ago, and I found the teachers and learning environment very inspiring. I loved the small community, extracurricular activities, and everything the school had to offer! It's quaint and comfy. The academics were good, too.

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