- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Boothwyn, PA
Chichester Shs
Federal NCES profile for Chichester Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420591001849
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chichester Shs earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Boothwyn · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 89.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Chichester Shs has class sizes larger than 75% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chichester Shs ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Boothwyn, PA.
School address
District: Chichester Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420591001849 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Chichester Shs held near 987 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 66.1 → 70.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 420591001849 · Boothwyn, PA High · MID · TRAD
981 enr · 14.9:1 · 89.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Chichester Ms (873 students)
Chichester Shs held near 987 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 66.1 → 70.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Chichester Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Chichester Shs
981 students
- Chichester Ms
Chichester Ms
873 students
- Hilltop El Sch 290
Hilltop El Sch
290 students
- Boothwyn El Sc 269
Boothwyn El Sch
269 students
- Linwood El Sch 249
Linwood El Sch
249 students
- Marcus Hook El 237
Marcus Hook El Sch
237 students
What this shows Chichester Shs reports 981 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chichester Shs compares
Chichester Shs 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.9% | ▲ 55% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 981 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
981
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.8%
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
$24,785
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 48.3%
African American 29.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 9.6%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: White at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Chichester Shs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chichester Sd reports $24,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chichester Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chichester Ms | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hilltop El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boothwyn El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Linwood El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marcus Hook El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chichester Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~981 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Chichester Shs
How many students attend Chichester Shs?
Chichester Shs has 981 students enrolled. It is a high school in Boothwyn, PA. CCD year-over-year: 996 (2022-23) → 987 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chichester Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Chichester Shs is 14.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chichester Shs?
89.9% of students at Chichester Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chichester Shs?
The largest demographic group at Chichester Shs is White at 48.3% of enrollment, in Boothwyn, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chichester Shs?
Chichester Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Chichester Shs rank among public schools in Boothwyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Chichester Shs ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Boothwyn, 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 Chichester Sd?
Besides Chichester Shs, Chichester Sd also operates Chichester Ms (873 students), Hilltop El Sch (290 students), and Boothwyn El Sch (269 students). See the Chichester Sd district page for the complete list.