PLYMOUTH-WHITEMARSH SHS
Plymouth-Whitemarsh SHS is a public high school that is part of the Colonial SD school district, located in Plymouth Meeting, PA with about 1,508 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 107 teachers, Plymouth-Whitemarsh SHS has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Plymouth Whitemarsh High School (PWHS), located in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, is the sole high school serving the Colonial School District. Known for its strong academic tradition and comprehensive curriculum, the school offers a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors programs, and elective pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and technical careers. The school is highly regarded for its commitment to student development, frequently ranking as one of the top high schools in the region due to its consistent performance in state assessments and college readiness metrics.
Beyond its academic rigor, Plymouth Whitemarsh fosters a vibrant campus culture characterized by an extensive extracurricular program. Students are encouraged to engage in diverse athletic teams, competitive academic clubs, performing arts, and community service organizations, which play a significant role in the school’s community-oriented environment. With its modern facilities and a focus on integrating technology into the classroom, PWHS aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that emphasizes critical thinking, civic responsibility, and personal growth for its diverse student body.
For more information, contact Plymouth-Whitemarsh SHS at (610) 825-1500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 825-1500
PLYMOUTH-WHITEMARSH SHS is a public school in Plymouth Meeting, PA with about 1,508 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Colonial SD
- Total Students:
- 1,508
- Teachers:
- 107
- 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 1,508 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PLYMOUTH-WHITEMARSH SHS is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 76.3%
- Black or African American
- 10.1%
- Asian
- 5.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.2%
- Two or more races
- 3.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.8%
- Male
- 50.2%
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.