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Wissahickon SHS

Wissahickon School District

Wissahickon SHS

Ambler, Pennsylvania

1,459 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(215)619-8112

#15

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1,459

Students

12.9:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot
Key metrics at a glance
Avg SAT Score

1,250

A-

out of 1600
Good
Avg ACT Score

27

A

out of 36
Excellent
AP Courses

26

A+

courses offered
Excellent
AP Enrollment

28%

C

of students
Good
Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

A-

students per teacher
Good
This Week at Wissahickon SHS – July 10, 2026

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Academic Grades

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Academic Resources

Typical courses and practice resources for students at Wissahickon SHS

Biology
9

Cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology

AP Biology
AP

College-level biology with lab component

Chemistry
9

Atomic structure, reactions, and stoichiometry

AP Chemistry
AP

College-level chemistry with lab component

Physics
9

Mechanics, waves, electricity, and magnetism

AP Physics 1
AP

Algebra-based mechanics and waves

Environmental Science
9

Ecosystems, human impact, and sustainability

AP Environmental Science
AP

College-level environmental science

World History
9

Global civilizations from ancient to modern times

AP World History
AP

College-level world history analysis

U.S. History
9

American history from colonization to present

AP U.S. History
AP

College-level American history

Standardized Test Dates

Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at Wissahickon SHS.

National Tests

July 1, 2026 – July 31, 2026

AP Score Release — All

Score release

July 11, 2026

ACT — National

Test date

July 21, 2026

ACT

Score release

August 14, 2026

ACT

Registration deadline

August 15, 2026

SAT — National

Test date

August 22, 2026

SAT — National

Test date
+27 more national tests this school year

State Assessments

December 7, 2026 – December 18, 2026

Keystone Exams — Literature

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December 7, 2026 – December 18, 2026

Keystone Exams — Biology

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December 7, 2026 – December 18, 2026

Keystone Exams — Algebra I

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January 4, 2027 – January 15, 2027

Keystone Exams — Algebra I

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January 4, 2027 – January 15, 2027

Keystone Exams — Literature

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January 4, 2027 – January 15, 2027

Keystone Exams — Biology

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+5 more state assessments this school year

School Milestones

August 1, 2026

Homeschool Affidavit Due

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School Details
Address

521 Houston Rd, Ambler, PA 19002

Phone

(215)619-8112

District

Wissahickon School District

Academic Calendar
2026-27

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