School Overview
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.
1,552
Total Students
N/A
Full-Time Teachers
N/A
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Plymouth-Whitemarsh SHS
Demographic Student Count
White1,096
Hispanic128
Black178
Asian84
Two or More66
  • White
    1,096 (70.6 %)
  • Black
    178 (11.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    128 (8.2 %)
  • Asian
    84 (5.4 %)
  • Two or More
    66 (4.3 %)
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: Colonial SD
Phone: (610)825-1500
Website: http://www.colonialsd.org/plymouth-whitemarsh-high-school/index.aspx
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,552
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: N/A
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 419
Grade 10 416
Grade 11 349
Grade 12 368

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Plymouth-Whitemarsh SHS
Grade Student Count
Grade 9419
Grade 10416
Grade 11349
Grade 12368
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Plymouth-Whitemarsh SHS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female76149%
Male79151%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)