Enrollment
2,264
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Berwyn, PA
Conestoga Shs
Federal NCES profile for Conestoga Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422364001423
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Conestoga Shs earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Berwyn · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 5.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Conestoga Shs has class sizes larger than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Conestoga Shs ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Berwyn, PA.
School address
District: Tredyffrin-Easttown Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422364001423 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
145.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.8%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-90% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Conestoga Shs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Conestoga Shs
Conestoga Shs is a lower-poverty, large high school in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, enrolling 2,264 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.8% free-meal eligibility runs 90% below the Pennsylvania average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,264 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 26 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #10.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Asian (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 32 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 226 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Tredyffrin-Easttown Sd also operates Valley Forge Ms (1,186 students) and Tredyffrin-Easttown Ms (1,056 students) alongside Conestoga Shs.
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 Conestoga Shs compares
Conestoga Shs on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.8% | ▼ 90% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,264 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,264
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$19,181
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
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 226 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 55.2%
Asian 30.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 3.4%
Largest group: White at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Conestoga Shs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 32
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tredyffrin-Easttown Sd, which includes Conestoga Shs.
$19,181
Per student
+7%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 82.8%
State 14.9%
Federal 2.3%
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 Conestoga Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Forge Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tredyffrin-Easttown Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley Forge El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Eagle El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beaumont El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Conestoga Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,186
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,056
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~2,264 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Conestoga Shs
How many students attend Conestoga Shs?
Conestoga Shs has 2,264 students enrolled. It is a high school in Berwyn, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Conestoga Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Conestoga Shs is 15.6:1, which is 15% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Conestoga Shs?
5.8% of students at Conestoga Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Conestoga Shs?
The largest demographic group at Conestoga Shs is White at 55.2% of enrollment, in Berwyn, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Conestoga Shs?
Conestoga Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Conestoga Shs rank among public schools in Berwyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Conestoga Shs ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Berwyn, 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 Berwyn on the city page.
Is Conestoga Shs a good school?
Conestoga Shs earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. 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 Tredyffrin-Easttown Sd?
Besides Conestoga Shs, Tredyffrin-Easttown Sd also operates Valley Forge Ms (1,186 students), Tredyffrin-Easttown Ms (1,056 students), and Valley Forge El Sch (552 students). See the Tredyffrin-Easttown Sd district page for the complete list.
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