Enrollment
1,450
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Wyncote, PA
Cheltenham Hs
Federal NCES profile for Cheltenham Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420576003260
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cheltenham Hs earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Wyncote · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 35.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cheltenham Hs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cheltenham Hs ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wyncote, PA.
School address
District: Cheltenham Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420576003260 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
100.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.4%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cheltenham Hs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cheltenham Hs
Cheltenham Hs is a large high school in Wyncote, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,450 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 below the state's typical profile, with 35.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,450 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 135 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #63.
Its student body is led by African American (57%) and White (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 30 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 242 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Cheltenham Sd spends $24,905 per pupil, 39% above the Pennsylvania average, a better-resourced district than most.
Cheltenham Sd also operates Cedarbrook Ms (672 students) and Elkins Park Sch (569 students) alongside Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham Hs compares
Cheltenham 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 | 35.4% | ▼ 39% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,450 | top 4% | - | - |
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.
1,450
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
32.5%
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
$24,905
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 115 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 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
African American 56.5%
White 22.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Cheltenham Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 30
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cheltenham Sd, which includes Cheltenham Hs.
$24,905
Per student
+39%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+50%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.4%
State 19.1%
Federal 3.6%
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 Cheltenham Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedarbrook Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elkins Park Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cheltenham El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wyncote El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glenside El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cheltenham Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~1,450 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cheltenham Hs
How many students attend Cheltenham Hs?
Cheltenham Hs has 1,450 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wyncote, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cheltenham Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham Hs?
35.4% of students at Cheltenham Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cheltenham Hs?
The largest demographic group at Cheltenham Hs is African American at 56.5% of enrollment, in Wyncote, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cheltenham Hs?
Cheltenham Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Cheltenham Hs rank among public schools in Wyncote?
By Resource Investment Index, Cheltenham Hs ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wyncote, 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 Wyncote on the city page.
Is Cheltenham Hs a good school?
Cheltenham Hs earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 Cheltenham Sd?
Besides Cheltenham Hs, Cheltenham Sd also operates Cedarbrook Ms (672 students), Elkins Park Sch (569 students), and Cheltenham El Sch (406 students). See the Cheltenham Sd district page for the complete list.
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