Wissahickon Senior High School
Ambler, PA 19002
Phone: (215) 619-8112
District: Wissahickon School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 9,10,11,12 • 1480 students
Wissahickon Senior High School, a public school located in Ambler, PA, serves grades 9-12 in the Wissahickon School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Wissahickon Senior High School is a public school located in Ambler, PA. 1480 students attend Wissahickon Senior High School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 10/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 The Pennsylvania Keystone Exams data from Pennsylvania Department of Education, and using 2025 Pennsylvania System of School Assessment data from Pennsylvania Department of Education. |
| College Readiness | 9/10 | The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using 2019 Average SAT score data from Pennsylvania Department of Education, using 2019 Average ACT score data from Pennsylvania Department of Education, using the following data from the 2021 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2025 4-year high school graduation rate data from Pennsylvania Department of Education, and using 2025 demographic data from Pennsylvania Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 6/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Pennsylvania Department of Education. |
Posted: October 7, 2013
I graduated from Wissahickon in 2004 and since the, both of my sisters have graduated as well. I feel the high school well prepared me for college and provided diverse opportunities for all interests. The staff was academically supportive and I was able to build leadership and social skills through various after school activities. I had adequate help both in applying for and choosing the right college for me. I was able to meet my own academic needs by creating a schedule of both standard and honor classes .
Posted: November 16, 2011
The opportunities at this high school are excellent. I have two students here. It was a good school before, but now I am delighted with the changes that the new principal is making. She is an incredible leader with a proven track record and a strong leadership team. We have benefitted from her excellent involvement at two previous schools as my kids were growing. How lucky to now have her at the high school!
Posted: February 25, 2011
I go to this school and I love it here. It has a great music program...
Posted: June 27, 2010
I went to school here and thoroughly enjoyed my 4 years of education. I believe they hire great teachers, the curriculum was structured soundly, and the environment / resources are up to date. I would not hesitate to send my future sons / daughters to Wissahickon as I believe it helped me grow in areas where I needed improvement.
Posted: August 9, 2009
Posted: September 7, 2007
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Centennial Ridge | Condominium/Townhouse | Telford | PA | 11.7 mi | |
| 2 | Mount Laurel | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Mount Laurel | NJ | 23.4 mi | |
| 3 | Medford Village | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Medford | NJ | 28.6 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Egypt | Plumsted Township | NJ | 37.5 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| NAS Willow Grove | 5.2 mi. |
| NSA Philadelphia | 11.5 mi. |
| Coast Guard Philadelphia | 17.1 mi. |
| McGuire AFB | 35.3 mi. |
| Fort Dix | 38.6 mi. |
| Joint Base Lakehurst | 49.2 mi. |
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