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Boyertown Area SD

Pennsylvania · Public School District
9
Schools
6,586
Students
$18,090
Per-Pupil Spend
+26% nat'l
29.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-23pp vs nat'l
93.0%
Graduation Rate
+6.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Boyertown Area SD is a public school district in Pennsylvania serving 6,586 students across 9 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,090 is above average for a US public school district. 29% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Boyertown El SchKG–05647
Colebrookdale El SchPK–05269
Earl El SchKG–05299
Gilbertsville El SchKG–05531
New Hanover-Upper Frederick ElKG–05583
Washington El SchPK–05509
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Boyertown Area MS-East06–08871
Boyertown Area MS-West06–08719
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Boyertown Area SHS09–122,158
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,090+26% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
26%
68%
State
26.4%
Local (property tax)
68.2%
Federal
5.4%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (68%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
6,586
Students
29%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.0%
Opportunity Score46/100
StatePennsylvania →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.0% graduation rate — 6.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $18,090 per pupil — 26% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Boyertown Area SD?
Boyertown Area SD has 9 public schools, serving a total of 6,586 students.
What is the graduation rate for Boyertown Area SD?
The graduation rate is 93.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Boyertown Area SD spend per student?
Boyertown Area SD spends $18,090 per pupil — 26% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Boyertown Area SD?
29% of students in Boyertown Area SD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Boyertown Area SD?
No, Boyertown Area SD does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Boyertown Area SD serve?
Boyertown Area SD serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Boyertown Area SD?
The median opportunity score across schools in Boyertown Area SD is 46/100. 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.