Plum SHS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Plum, Pennsylvania 15239 · Plum Borough SD
#142 of 618 high schools in Pennsylvania
#1811 of 16,910 nationally
About Plum SHS
Plum SHS is a public high located in Plum, in the Plum Borough SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,220 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 76.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 142nd of 618 ranked high schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (89th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (29th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,220.
There are 2 schools in Plum; Plum 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%)74%
- Reading proficiency (30%)83%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)31.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.7
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 Plum SHS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,220
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 31.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 83%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 74%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Plum SHS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Pivik El Sch
Plum · Public elementary · Grades K–4
740 students · 2.0 km away
O'Block El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–4
512 students · 3.0 km away
Penn Hills CS of Entrepreneurship
Pittsburgh · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
527 students · 4.4 km away
Springdale JSHS
Springdale · Public high · Grades 7–12
421 students · 4.7 km away
Linton MS
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
626 students · 4.9 km away
Tenth Street El Sch
Oakmont · Public elementary · Grades K–6
393 students · 5.8 km away
Holiday Park Intermediate Sch
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 5–6
513 students · 5.9 km away
Acmetonia El Sch
Cheswick · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
458 students · 6.0 km away
Plum MS
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 7–8
550 students · 6.0 km away
Penn Hills SHS
Pittsburgh · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,049 students · 6.1 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Pennsylvania with a comparable Enrollment.
West Chester East HS
West Chester · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,216 students
Academy at Palumbo
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,225 students
Hempfield Area SHS
Greensburg · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,228 students
New Oxford SHS
New Oxford · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,229 students
Moon Area SHS
Moon Township · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,211 students
Harriton SHS
Rosemont · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,239 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Plum SHS a good school?
Plum SHS has a Success Index (US) of 76.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #142 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 Plum SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Plum SHS ranks #142 of 618 high schools in Pennsylvania and #1811 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Plum SHS?
Plum SHS had 1,220 students in 2025.
Is Plum SHS a elementary school or a high school?
Plum SHS is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Plum SHS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Plum SHS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.