How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Methacton High School | Norristown Area High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Eagleville, PA | Norristown, PA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,499 | 2,256 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.9:1 | 16.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 20.5% | 83.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Methacton High School | Norristown Area High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,703 | $18,785 |
| District | Methacton SD | Norristown Area SD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Methacton High School | Norristown Area High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64.6% | 10.5% |
| African American | 6.0% | 26.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.8% | 55.3% |
| Asian | 14.0% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.4% | 6.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Methacton High School | Norristown Area High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 23 | 14 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 261:1 | 371:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 11.3% | 21.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 103 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.