HARRITON SHS
Harriton SHS is a public high school that is part of the Lower Merion SD school district, located in Rosemont, PA with about 1,204 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 111 teachers, Harriton SHS has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Harriton Senior High School, located in the affluent community of Rosemont, Pennsylvania, is one of two public high schools within the highly-regarded Lower Merion School District. Known for its rigorous academic environment and commitment to innovation, the school consistently ranks among the top secondary institutions in the state. Harriton offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized electives, and a unique "International Baccalaureate" (IB) program, catering to a diverse student body that seeks to excel in both collegiate preparatory work and creative extracurricular pursuits.
Beyond its academic reputation, Harriton is defined by a strong culture of student engagement and community involvement. The school boasts a modern campus designed to facilitate collaborative learning and houses a vast array of athletic teams, performing arts programs, and student-led clubs. With a focus on fostering critical thinking and global citizenship, Harriton Senior High School maintains a long-standing tradition of excellence, frequently producing high-achieving graduates who go on to attend some of the nation’s most competitive universities.
For more information, contact Harriton SHS at (610) 658-3950 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Rosemont, PA 19010-1773
(610) 658-3950
HARRITON SHS is a public school in Rosemont, PA with about 1,204 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lower Merion SD
- Total Students:
- 1,204
- Teachers:
- 111.75
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,204 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HARRITON SHS is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.
- White
- 76.7%
- Asian
- 9.4%
- Black or African American
- 6.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.7%
- Two or more races
- 2.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.