- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Reading, PA
Exeter Twp Shs
Federal NCES profile for Exeter Twp Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420948000788
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Exeter Twp Shs earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Reading · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 28.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Exeter Twp Shs has class sizes larger than 84% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Exeter Twp Shs ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Reading, PA.
School address
District: Exeter Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420948000788 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Exeter Twp Shs held near 1,309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 83.3 → 82.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 420948000788 · Reading, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,312 enr · 15.8:1 · 28.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Exeter Twp Jhs (618 students)
Exeter Twp Shs held near 1,309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 83.3 → 82.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Exeter Twp Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Exeter Twp Shs
1,312 students
- Exeter Twp Jhs
Exeter Twp Jhs
618 students
- Reiffton Sch
Reiffton Sch
542 students
- Owatin Creek E
Owatin Creek El Sch
539 students
- Lorane El Sch 456
Lorane El Sch
456 students
- Jacksonwald El 370
Jacksonwald El Sch
370 students
What this shows Exeter Twp Shs reports 1,312 students on the CCD universe file.
How Exeter Twp Shs compares
Exeter Twp 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.2% | ▼ 51% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,312 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,312
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 84% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.6%
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
$17,728
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
African American 5.5%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Exeter Twp Shs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Exeter Township Sd reports $17,728 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Exeter Twp Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Twp Jhs | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reiffton Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Owatin Creek El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lorane El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jacksonwald El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Exeter Twp Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar high schools in Reading
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,312 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Exeter Twp Shs
How many students attend Exeter Twp Shs?
Exeter Twp Shs has 1,312 students enrolled. It is a high school in Reading, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,286 (2022-23) → 1,309 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Exeter Twp Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Exeter Twp Shs is 15.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Exeter Twp Shs?
28.2% of students at Exeter Twp Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Exeter Twp Shs?
The largest demographic group at Exeter Twp Shs is White at 65.2% of enrollment, in Reading, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Exeter Twp Shs?
Exeter Twp Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Exeter Twp Shs rank among high schools in Reading?
By Resource Investment Index, Exeter Twp Shs ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Reading, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Reading on the city page.
What other schools are in Exeter Township Sd?
Besides Exeter Twp Shs, Exeter Township Sd also operates Exeter Twp Jhs (618 students), Reiffton Sch (542 students), and Owatin Creek El Sch (539 students). See the Exeter Township Sd district page for the complete list.