- Enrollment
- 1,086
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Glen Mills, PA
Garnet Valley Hs
Federal NCES profile for Garnet Valley Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421059001869
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garnet Valley Hs earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Glen Mills · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 12.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Garnet Valley Hs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garnet Valley Hs ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Glen Mills, PA.
School address
District: Garnet Valley Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421059001869 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Garnet Valley Hs held near 1,500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-46 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 117.1 → 116.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-46 students YoY 421059001869 · Glen Mills, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,485 enr · 12.7:1 · 12.6% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Garnet Valley Ms (1,086 students)
Garnet Valley Hs held near 1,500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-46 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 117.1 → 116.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Garnet Valley Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Garnet Valley Hs
1,485 students
- Garnet Valley
Garnet Valley Ms
1,086 students
- Garnet Valley
Garnet Valley El Sch
700 students
- Concord El Sch
Concord El Sch
617 students
- Bethel Springs 537
Bethel Springs El Sch
537 students
What this shows Garnet Valley Hs reports 1,485 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garnet Valley Hs compares
Garnet Valley Hs 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.6% | ▼ 78% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,485 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,485
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$22,697
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.6%
Asian 21.7%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 68.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, Garnet Valley Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Garnet Valley Sd reports $22,697 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Garnet Valley Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garnet Valley Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garnet Valley El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Concord El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bethel Springs El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garnet Valley Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~1,485 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Garnet Valley Hs
How many students attend Garnet Valley Hs?
Garnet Valley Hs has 1,485 students enrolled. It is a high school in Glen Mills, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,546 (2022-23) → 1,500 (2023-24), nearly flat (-46).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garnet Valley Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Garnet Valley Hs is 12.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Garnet Valley Hs?
12.6% of students at Garnet Valley Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garnet Valley Hs?
The largest demographic group at Garnet Valley Hs is White at 68.6% of enrollment, in Glen Mills, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garnet Valley Hs?
Garnet Valley Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 Garnet Valley Hs rank among public schools in Glen Mills?
By Resource Investment Index, Garnet Valley Hs ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Glen Mills, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Garnet Valley Sd?
Besides Garnet Valley Hs, Garnet Valley Sd also operates Garnet Valley Ms (1,086 students), Garnet Valley El Sch (700 students), and Concord El Sch (617 students). See the Garnet Valley Sd district page for the complete list.