Lower Moreland High School in Huntingdon Valley ranked 23rd among 665 high schools in Pennsylvania for the 2023-2024 “Best High Schools” list from U.S. News & World Report.  

The outlet uses the following criteria for the annual ranking:

College Readiness 30%
The proportions of 12th graders who took and earned a qualifying score on at least one AP or IB exam. Earning a qualifying score is worth three times more than just taking.

State Assessment Proficiency 20%
Aggregated scores on state assessments that students may be required to pass for graduation.

State Assessment Performance 20%How aggregated scores on state assessments compare with U.S. News’ expectations given the proportions of students who are Black, Hispanic and from low-income households.

Underserved Student Performance 10%
Scores on state assessments aggregated just among students who are Black, Hispanic and from low-income households. These scores are compared with what is typical in the state for non-undeserved students, with parity or higher being the goal.

College Curriculum Breadth 10%
The proportions of 12th graders who took and earned a qualifying score on AP and IB exams in multiple areas. More exams are valued more than fewer exams up to a maximum of four. Earning a qualifying score on an exam is worth three times more than taking.

Graduation Rate 10%
The proportion of entering ninth graders who graduated four academic years later.

From the list’s overview of LMHS:

Lower Moreland High School is ranked 23rd within Pennsylvania. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Lower Moreland High School is 60%. The total minority enrollment is 27%, and 15% of students are economically disadvantaged. Lower Moreland High School is the only high school in the Lower Moreland Township School District.

Lower Moreland High School 2023-2024 Rankings

Lower Moreland High School is ranked #765 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college. Read more about how we rank the Best High Schools.

All Rankings

#765 in National Rankings
#23in Pennsylvania High Schools
#19in Philadelphia, PA Metro Area High Schools

The full list can be found here.

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