Enrollment
318
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.8%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bristol Hs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bristol Hs
Bristol Hs is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Bristol, Pennsylvania, enrolling 318 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 318 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 138 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #133, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 482 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Bristol Borough Sd also operates Warren Snyder-John Girotti El Sch (623 students) and Bristol Ms (187 students) alongside Bristol 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 Bristol Hs compares
Bristol 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,743
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bristol Borough Sd, which includes Bristol Hs.
$18,743
Per student
+4%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.2%
State 42.6%
Federal 13.2%
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 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
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~318 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 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 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. See all public schools in Bristol on the city page.
Is Bristol Hs a good school?
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. 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 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.
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