Enrollment
1,425
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Shillington, PA
Governor Mifflin Shs
Federal NCES profile for Governor Mifflin Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421086000802
👥 S:T ratio 34
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Governor Mifflin Shs earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Shillington · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 40.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Governor Mifflin Shs has class sizes larger than 88% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Governor Mifflin Shs ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Shillington, PA.
School address
District: Governor Mifflin Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421086000802 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
87.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.4%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Governor Mifflin Shs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Governor Mifflin Shs
Governor Mifflin Shs is a large high school in Shillington, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,425 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.4:1 is larger than about 88% of Pennsylvania schools and 21% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,425 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 121 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #80.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 57/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 317 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Governor Mifflin Sd also operates Governor Mifflin Ms (631 students) and Intermediate Sch (623 students) alongside Governor Mifflin 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 Governor Mifflin Shs compares
Governor Mifflin 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 21% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.4% | ▼ 30% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,425 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,425
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 88% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$15,081
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.5 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
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 54.6%
Hispanic or Latino 35.6%
African American 4.1%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Governor Mifflin Shs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Governor Mifflin Sd, which includes Governor Mifflin Shs.
$15,081
Per student
-16%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.4%
State 25.7%
Federal 6.9%
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 Governor Mifflin Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Governor Mifflin Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Intermediate Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cumru El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mifflin Park El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brecknock El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Governor Mifflin Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~1,425 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Governor Mifflin Shs
How many students attend Governor Mifflin Shs?
Governor Mifflin Shs has 1,425 students enrolled. It is a high school in Shillington, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Governor Mifflin Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Governor Mifflin Shs is 16.4:1, which is 21% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Governor Mifflin Shs?
40.4% of students at Governor Mifflin Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Governor Mifflin Shs?
The largest demographic group at Governor Mifflin Shs is White at 54.6% of enrollment, in Shillington, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Governor Mifflin Shs?
Governor Mifflin Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Governor Mifflin Shs rank among public schools in Shillington?
By Resource Investment Index, Governor Mifflin Shs ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Shillington, 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 Shillington on the city page.
Is Governor Mifflin Shs a good school?
Governor Mifflin Shs earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 Governor Mifflin Sd?
Besides Governor Mifflin Shs, Governor Mifflin Sd also operates Governor Mifflin Ms (631 students), Intermediate Sch (623 students), and Cumru El Sch (513 students). See the Governor Mifflin Sd district page for the complete list.
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