Conrad Weiser High School - High School

High School

In 2012, Conrad Weiser High School declined to Corrective Action Level I due to chronic, low student achievement in reading and mathematics. In 2011, Conrad Weiser High School was in Making Progress in School Improvement Level II with lagging student achievement in reading and math. The high school was in "School Improvement Level II" due to chronic, low student achievement. Students may transfer to another high school where available.

PSSA Results

11th Grade Reading

• 2012 - 67% on grade level (15% below basic). State - 67% of 11th graders are on grade level.
• 2011 - 68% (18% below basic). State - 69.1%
• 2010 - 69% (19% below basic). State - 66%
• 2009 - 68% (17% below basic), State - 65%
• 2008 - 70% (14% below basic), State - 65%
• 2007 - 73% (13% below basic), State - 65%

11th Grade Math

• 2012 - 64% on grade level (20% below basic). In Pennsylvania, 59% of 11th graders are on grade level.
• 2011 - 63% (21% below basic). State - 60.3%
• 2010 - 60% (24% below basic). State - 59%
• 2009 - 53% (27% below basic). State - 56%
• 2008 - 55% (22% below basic). State - 56%
• 2007 - 62% (18% below basic). State - 53%

11th Grade Science

• 2012 - 47% on grade level (13% below basic). State - 42% of 11th graders were on grade level.
• 2011 - 39% (20% below basic). State - 40%
• 2010 - 41% (18% below basic), State - 39%
• 2009 - 41% (18% below basic). State - 40%
• 2008 - 40% (12% below basic). State - 39%

Science in Motion Conrad Weiser High School does not take advantage of a state program called Science in Motion which brings college professors and sophisticated science equipment to the school to raise science awareness and to provide inquiry-based experiences for the students. The Science in Motion program was funded by a state appropriation and cost the school nothing to participate. Ursinus College provides the experiences to schools in t he region.