- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bensalem, PA
Bensalem Twp Hs
Federal NCES profile for Bensalem Twp Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420333005116
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bensalem Twp Hs earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #10 of 10
- public schools in Bensalem · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 52.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bensalem Twp Hs has class sizes larger than 89% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bensalem Twp Hs ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Bensalem, PA.
School address
District: Bensalem Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420333005116 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Bensalem Twp Hs held near 2,116 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 129.6 → 167.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 420333005116 · Bensalem, PA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,151 enr · 16.7:1 · 52.1% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley El Sch (588 students)
Bensalem Twp Hs held near 2,116 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 129.6 → 167.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Bensalem Twp Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bensalem Twp Hs
2,151 students
- Valley El Sch 588
Valley El Sch
588 students
- Belmont Hills 580
Belmont Hills El Sch
580 students
- Cornwells El S 556
Cornwells El Sch
556 students
- Robert K Shafe 552
Robert K Shafer Ms
552 students
- Samuel K Faust 546
Samuel K Faust El Sch
546 students
What this shows Bensalem Twp Hs reports 2,151 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bensalem Twp Hs compares
Bensalem Twp Hs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 23% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.1% | ▼ 10% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,151 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,151
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,215
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 430 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
185
in-school suspensions + 152 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Asian 17.8%
African American 13.2%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 45.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Bensalem Twp Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bensalem Township Sd reports $19,215 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bensalem Twp Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belmont Hills El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cornwells El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert K Shafer Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Samuel K Faust El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bensalem Twp Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,151 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bensalem Twp Hs
How many students attend Bensalem Twp Hs?
Bensalem Twp Hs has 2,151 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bensalem, PA. CCD year-over-year: 2,120 (2022-23) → 2,116 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bensalem Twp Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Bensalem Twp Hs is 16.7:1, which is 23% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bensalem Twp Hs?
52.1% of students at Bensalem Twp Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bensalem Twp Hs?
The largest demographic group at Bensalem Twp Hs is White at 45.3% of enrollment, in Bensalem, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bensalem Twp Hs?
Bensalem Twp Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bensalem Twp Hs rank among public schools in Bensalem?
By Resource Investment Index, Bensalem Twp Hs ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Bensalem, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bensalem on the city page.
What other schools are in Bensalem Township Sd?
Besides Bensalem Twp Hs, Bensalem Township Sd also operates Valley El Sch (588 students), Belmont Hills El Sch (580 students), and Cornwells El Sch (556 students). See the Bensalem Township Sd district page for the complete list.