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Abington SD

Pennsylvania · Public School District
9
Schools
8,534
Students
$22,414
Per-Pupil Spend
+56% nat'l
31.4%
Free Lunch Rate
-21pp vs nat'l
95.0%
Graduation Rate
+8.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Abington SD is a public school district in Pennsylvania serving 8,534 students across 9 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $22,414 is above average for a US public school district. 31% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 53/100.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Copper Beech SchKG–05918
Highland SchKG–05440
McKinley SchKG–05572
Overlook SchKG–05460
Roslyn SchKG–05415
Rydal El SchKG–05521
Willow Hill SchKG–05411
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Abington MS06–082,048
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Abington SHS09–122,749
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,414+56% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
22%
73%
State
22.1%
Local (property tax)
72.9%
Federal
5.0%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (73%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
8,534
Students
31%
Free Lunch
$22K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.0%
Opportunity Score53/100
StatePennsylvania →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.0% graduation rate — 8.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $22,414 per pupil — 56% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Abington SD?
Abington SD has 9 public schools, serving a total of 8,534 students.
What is the graduation rate for Abington SD?
The graduation rate is 95.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Abington SD spend per student?
Abington SD spends $22,414 per pupil — 56% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Abington SD?
31% of students in Abington SD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Abington SD?
No, Abington SD does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Abington SD serve?
Abington SD serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Abington SD?
The median opportunity score across schools in Abington SD is 53/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.