Enrollment
2,151
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420333005116
👥 S:T ratio 33
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 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 37/100 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
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
129.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.1%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bensalem Twp Hs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bensalem Twp Hs
Bensalem Twp Hs is a higher-need, large high school in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, enrolling 2,151 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.7:1 is larger than about 89% of Pennsylvania schools and 23% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.1% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,151 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 27 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #25, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 430 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Bensalem Township Sd also operates Valley El Sch (588 students) and Belmont Hills El Sch (580 students) alongside Bensalem Twp Hs.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bensalem Twp Hs compares
Bensalem Twp Hs on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,357
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bensalem Township Sd, which includes Bensalem Twp Hs.
$18,357
Per student
+2%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.9%
State 23.1%
Federal 8.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,151 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
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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.
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 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bensalem Twp Hs a good school?
Bensalem Twp Hs earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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