- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Philadelphia, PA
Furness Horace Hs
Federal NCES profile for Furness Horace Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421899003818
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Furness Horace Hs earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #49 of 57
- high schools in Philadelphia · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Furness Horace Hs has class sizes larger than 92% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Furness Horace Hs ranks #49 of 57 high schools in Philadelphia, PA.
School address
District: Philadelphia City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421899003818 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+81 students YoY
Furness Horace Hs grew from 741 students in 2022-23 to 822 in 2023-24 (+10.9%).
Teacher FTE added 52.7 → 58.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+81 students YoY 421899003818 · Philadelphia, PA High · MID · TRAD
896 enr · 17.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Northeast Hs (3,463 students)
Furness Horace Hs grew from 741 students in 2022-23 to 822 in 2023-24 (+10.9%). Teacher FTE added 52.7 → 58.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Furness Horace Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northeast Hs
Northeast Hs
3,463 students
- Lincoln Hs
Lincoln Hs
2,472 students
- Central Hs
Central Hs
2,329 students
- Northeast Comm
Northeast Community Propel Academy
1,783 students
- Mayfair Sch
Mayfair Sch
1,763 students
- This school 896
Furness Horace Hs
896 students
What this shows Furness Horace Hs reports 896 students on the CCD universe file.
How Furness Horace Hs compares
Furness Horace Hs is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 26% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 896 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
896
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 92% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.1%
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
$18,329
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.1%
Asian 29.7%
African American 15.5%
White 7.1%
Two or More 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Furness Horace Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
District finance for Philadelphia City Sd reports $18,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Furness Horace Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast Community Propel Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mayfair Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Furness Horace Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,472
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,329
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,783
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Philadelphia
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Northeast Hs
Standard public school
3,463 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Hs
Standard public school
2,472 students 17:1 students per teacher
Central Hs
Standard public school
2,329 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Washington George Hs
Standard public school
1,755 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Franklin Towne Chs
Standard public school
1,292 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Fels Samuel Hs
Standard public school
1,255 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~896 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Furness Horace Hs
How many students attend Furness Horace Hs?
Furness Horace Hs has 896 students enrolled. It is a high school in Philadelphia, PA. CCD year-over-year: 741 (2022-23) → 822 (2023-24), up 81.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Furness Horace Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Furness Horace Hs is 17.2:1, which is 26% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Furness Horace Hs?
100.0% of students at Furness Horace Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Furness Horace Hs?
The largest demographic group at Furness Horace Hs is Hispanic or Latino at 44.1% of enrollment, in Philadelphia, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Furness Horace Hs?
Furness Horace Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Furness Horace Hs rank among high schools in Philadelphia?
By Resource Investment Index, Furness Horace Hs ranks #49 of 57 high schools in Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia on the city page.
What other schools are in Philadelphia City Sd?
Besides Furness Horace Hs, Philadelphia City Sd also operates Northeast Hs (3,463 students), Lincoln Hs (2,472 students), and Central Hs (2,329 students). See the Philadelphia City Sd district page for the complete list.