PennsylvaniaSchoolsPenn Wood HS

Penn Wood HS

PublicGrades 912
Lansdowne, Pennsylvania · William Penn SD
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,118
Student:Teacher12.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch100%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 415
1,118
Total Enrollment
State avg: 70%
100%+30.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Penn Wood HS is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania. The school enrolls 1,118 students. It is part of the William Penn SD district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Pennsylvania state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictWilliam Penn SD
County42045
CityLansdowne
ZIP19050
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID422639007452

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,118

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %100%
State Avg70%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)