- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Havertown, PA
Haverford Shs
Federal NCES profile for Haverford Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421167001879
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Haverford Shs earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Havertown · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 20.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Haverford Shs has class sizes larger than 94% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Haverford Shs ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Havertown, PA.
School address
District: Haverford Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421167001879 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Haverford Shs held near 2,020 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 112.9 → 121.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 421167001879 · Havertown, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,994 enr · 17.8:1 · 20.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Haverford Ms (1,578 students)
Haverford Shs held near 2,020 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 112.9 → 121.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Haverford Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Haverford Shs
1,994 students
- Haverford Ms
Haverford Ms
1,578 students
- Manoa El Sch 706
Manoa El Sch
706 students
- Chatham Park E 582
Chatham Park El Sch
582 students
- Lynnewood El S 580
Lynnewood El Sch
580 students
- Chestnutwold E 566
Chestnutwold El Sch
566 students
What this shows Haverford Shs reports 1,994 students on the CCD universe file.
How Haverford Shs compares
Haverford 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 31% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.0% | ▼ 66% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,994 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,994
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 94% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,297
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors7.7 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.5%
African American 6.1%
Asian 5.9%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.2, Haverford Shs is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Haverford Township Sd reports $18,297 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Haverford Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haverford Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manoa El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chatham Park El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lynnewood El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chestnutwold El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Haverford Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~1,994 students)
Frequently asked questions about Haverford Shs
How many students attend Haverford Shs?
Haverford Shs has 1,994 students enrolled. It is a high school in Havertown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 2,005 (2022-23) → 2,020 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Haverford Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Haverford Shs is 17.8:1, which is 31% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Haverford Shs?
20.0% of students at Haverford Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Haverford Shs?
The largest demographic group at Haverford Shs is White at 78.5% of enrollment, in Havertown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Haverford Shs?
Haverford Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Haverford Shs rank among public schools in Havertown?
By Resource Investment Index, Haverford Shs ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Havertown, 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 Havertown on the city page.
What other schools are in Haverford Township Sd?
Besides Haverford Shs, Haverford Township Sd also operates Haverford Ms (1,578 students), Manoa El Sch (706 students), and Chatham Park El Sch (582 students). See the Haverford Township Sd district page for the complete list.