How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Bensalem Twp HS | Robert K Shafer MS |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bensalem, PA | Bensalem, PA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | middle |
| Enrollment | 2,151 | 552 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.4:1 | 14.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 52.1% | 58.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Bensalem Twp HS | Robert K Shafer MS |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $25,173 | $25,173 |
| District | Bensalem Township SD | Bensalem Township SD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Bensalem Twp HS | Robert K Shafer MS |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45.3% | 47.1% |
| African American | 13.2% | 15.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.0% | 21.6% |
| Asian | 17.8% | 12.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.3% | 3.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Bensalem Twp HS | Robert K Shafer MS |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 14 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 430.2:1 | 276:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 42.6% | 37.1% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 185 | 62 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.