Wissahickon School District

The Wissahickon School District is located in Ambler, PA and includes 7 schools that serve 4,507 students in grades KG through 12.  

District Spending

The Wissahickon School District spends $15,158 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 65% on instruction, 33% on support services, and 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Wissahickon School District has 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the PA state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Wissahickon School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 1% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Wissahickon School District, 18% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Wissahickon School District serves 4% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.