Upper Perkiomen HS

1,021 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Upper Perkiomen High School, located in Pennsburg, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary institution for the Upper Perkiomen School District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances rigorous academic preparation with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities. Its curriculum is designed to meet diverse student needs, offering advanced placement courses, vocational-technical pathways, and robust support systems aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success, whether in higher education, the workforce, or the military.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes a vibrant campus life that encourages student involvement in athletics, the arts, and various service-oriented clubs. As a central hub for the local community, Upper Perkiomen High School focuses on fostering a culture of school spirit, inclusivity, and academic achievement. By leveraging modern resources and a dedicated faculty, the institution strives to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are equipped with the critical thinking skills and character necessary to navigate their future endeavors.

1,021

Total Students

63.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Upper Perkiomen HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	827
Hispanic	75
Black	40
Asian	26
Two or More	49
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
827 (81.0%)
Hispanic
75 (7.3%)
Two or More
49 (4.8%)
Black
40 (3.9%)
Asian
26 (2.5%)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Upper Perkiomen SD
Phone:	(215)679-5935
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,021
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
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 9 220

Grade 10 279

Grade 11 272

Grade 12 250