- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bristol, PA
Bristol Hs
Federal NCES profile for Bristol Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420420001014
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bristol Hs earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Bristol · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 67.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bristol Hs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bristol Hs ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bristol, PA.
School address
District: Bristol Borough Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420420001014 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Bristol Hs held near 326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 420420001014 · Bristol, PA High · SMALL · TRAD
318 enr · 14.5:1 · 67.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Warren Snyder-John Girotti El Sch (623 students)
Bristol Hs held near 326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Bristol Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Warren Snyder-
Warren Snyder-John Girotti El Sch
623 students
- This school
Bristol Hs
318 students
- Bristol Ms 187
Bristol Ms
187 students
What this shows Bristol Hs reports 318 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bristol Hs compares
Bristol 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.8% | ▲ 17% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.4%
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
$20,003
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
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.1%
African American 15.4%
Two or More 9.7%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Bristol Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bristol Borough Sd reports $20,003 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bristol Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Snyder-John Girotti El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bristol Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bristol Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~318 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bristol Hs
How many students attend Bristol Hs?
Bristol Hs has 318 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bristol, PA. CCD year-over-year: 339 (2022-23) → 326 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bristol Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Bristol Hs is 14.5:1, which is 7% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bristol Hs?
67.8% of students at Bristol Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bristol Hs?
The largest demographic group at Bristol Hs is White at 48.1% of enrollment, in Bristol, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bristol Hs?
Bristol Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Bristol Hs rank among public schools in Bristol?
By Resource Investment Index, Bristol Hs ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bristol, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bristol Borough Sd?
Besides Bristol Hs, Bristol Borough Sd also operates Warren Snyder-John Girotti El Sch (623 students) and Bristol Ms (187 students). See the Bristol Borough Sd district page for the complete list.