Penncrest HS

134 Barren Rd
Media, PA 19063

1,255 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Penncrest High School, located in Media, Pennsylvania, is the flagship secondary school of the Rose Tree Media School District. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is widely recognized for its strong academic reputation and commitment to preparing students for higher education. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors-level classes, and elective options designed to cater to diverse student interests and career paths.

Beyond its academic offerings, Penncrest is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular culture. The school hosts a vibrant range of athletic programs, performing arts groups, and student-led clubs, which are central to the campus experience and help foster a strong sense of community. Situated in a suburban setting, the school is known for its active parent involvement and dedicated faculty, consistently ranking as one of the top high schools in the region.

1,255

Total Students

95.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Penncrest HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	945
Hispanic	49
Black	61
Asian	99
Two or More	97
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
945 (75.3%)
Asian
99 (7.9%)
Two or More
97 (7.7%)
Black
61 (4.9%)
Hispanic
49 (3.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Rose Tree Media SD
Phone:	(610)627-6201
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,255
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	95.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 298

Grade 10 316

Grade 11 309

Grade 12 332