Enrollment
779
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Enola, PA
East Pennsboro Area Shs
Federal NCES profile for East Pennsboro Area Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420858001707
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Pennsboro Area Shs earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Enola · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 34.6%
- free-lunch eligible
East Pennsboro Area Shs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Pennsboro Area Shs ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Enola, PA.
School address
District: East Pennsboro Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420858001707 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.6%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Pennsboro Area Shs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Pennsboro Area Shs
East Pennsboro Area Shs is a mid-sized high school in Enola, Pennsylvania, enrolling 779 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 779 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 500 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #171.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 56/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 260 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
East Pennsboro Area Sd also operates East Pennsboro Area Ms (618 students) and West Creek Hills El Sch (587 students) alongside East Pennsboro Area 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 East Pennsboro Area Shs compares
East Pennsboro Area 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.6% | ▼ 40% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 779 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
779
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.5%
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
$16,052
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 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 63.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Asian 9.5%
African American 8.1%
Two or More 7.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, East Pennsboro Area Shs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Pennsboro Area Sd, which includes East Pennsboro Area Shs.
$16,052
Per student
-11%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.1%
State 27.2%
Federal 8.8%
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 East Pennsboro Area Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Pennsboro Area Ms | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Creek Hills El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Pennsboro El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Pennsboro Area Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~779 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about East Pennsboro Area Shs
How many students attend East Pennsboro Area Shs?
East Pennsboro Area Shs has 779 students enrolled. It is a high school in Enola, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Pennsboro Area Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at East Pennsboro Area Shs is 13.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Pennsboro Area Shs?
34.6% of students at East Pennsboro Area Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Pennsboro Area Shs?
The largest demographic group at East Pennsboro Area Shs is White at 63.4% of enrollment, in Enola, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Pennsboro Area Shs?
East Pennsboro Area Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 East Pennsboro Area Shs rank among public schools in Enola?
By Resource Investment Index, East Pennsboro Area Shs ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Enola, 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 Enola on the city page.
Is East Pennsboro Area Shs a good school?
East Pennsboro Area Shs earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 East Pennsboro Area Sd?
Besides East Pennsboro Area Shs, East Pennsboro Area Sd also operates East Pennsboro Area Ms (618 students), West Creek Hills El Sch (587 students), and East Pennsboro El Sch (583 students). See the East Pennsboro Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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