Upper Darby SHS

601 North Lansdowne Avenue
Drexel Hill, PA 19026

4,191 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Upper Darby Senior High School, located at 601 North Lansdowne Avenue in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, serves as the singular public high school for the Upper Darby School District. As one of the largest high schools in the state, it is recognized for its immense cultural and socioeconomic diversity, drawing students from a wide variety of backgrounds. This pluralistic environment is a cornerstone of the school’s identity, often cited as a reflection of the vibrant, evolving community surrounding Philadelphia.

The school offers a comprehensive academic experience that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-enrollment opportunities, and specialized career and technical education (CTE) programs. Beyond the classroom, Upper Darby is well-known for its robust extracurricular landscape, featuring highly competitive athletic programs, a celebrated performing arts department, and numerous student-led clubs. By balancing large-scale educational operations with a commitment to fostering individual student interests, Upper Darby Senior High School strives to prepare its diverse student body for post-secondary success in a global society.

4,191

Total Students

222.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Upper Darby SHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	742
Hispanic	539
Black	2,189
Asian	593
Two or More	117
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	3

Black
2,189 (52.2 %)
White
742 (17.7 %)
Asian
593 (14.1 %)
Hispanic
539 (12.9 %)
Two or More
117 (2.8 %)
American Indian
8 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.1 %)

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 Darby SD
Phone:	(610)622-7000
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	4,191
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	222.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 1,206

Grade 10 954

Grade 11 979

Grade 12 1,052