Marple Newtown SHS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Newtown Square, Pennsylvania 19073 · Marple Newtown SD
#97 of 618 high schools in Pennsylvania
#1283 of 16,910 nationally
About Marple Newtown SHS
Marple Newtown SHS is a public high located in Newtown Square, in the Marple Newtown SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,266 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 79.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of high schools in United States and 97th of 618 ranked high schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (87th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (49th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,266.
There are 2 schools in Newtown Square; Marple Newtown SHS ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)71%
- Reading proficiency (30%)82%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)27.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Marple Newtown SHS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,266
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 27.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 71%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Marple Newtown SHS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Worrall El Sch
Broomall · Public elementary · Grades K–5
449 students · 610 m away
Culbertson El Sch
Newtown Square · Public elementary · Grades K–5
523 students · 2.3 km away
Russell El Sch
Broomall · Public elementary · Grades K–5
400 students · 2.3 km away
Paxon Hollow MS
Broomall · Public middle · Grades 6–8
868 students · 3.1 km away
Ithan El Sch
Bryn Mawr · Public elementary · Grades K–5
538 students · 3.7 km away
Loomis El Sch
Broomall · Public elementary · Grades K–5
376 students · 3.9 km away
Springton Lake MS
Media · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,012 students · 4.5 km away
Rose Tree El Sch
Media · Public elementary · Grades K–5
439 students · 5.2 km away
Lynnewood El Sch
Havertown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
580 students · 5.4 km away
Manoa El Sch
Havertown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
706 students · 5.7 km away
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Upper Saint Clair HS
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Upper Dublin HS
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Pleasant Valley HS
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1,276 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Marple Newtown SHS a good school?
Marple Newtown SHS has a Success Index (US) of 79.9 out of 100 (Top 10% of high schools in United States) and ranks #97 of 618 in Pennsylvania. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Marple Newtown SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Marple Newtown SHS ranks #97 of 618 high schools in Pennsylvania and #1283 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Marple Newtown SHS?
Marple Newtown SHS had 1,266 students in 2025.
Is Marple Newtown SHS a elementary school or a high school?
Marple Newtown SHS is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Marple Newtown SHS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Marple Newtown SHS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.