- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Eagleville, PA
Methacton Hs
Federal NCES profile for Methacton Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421425003305
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Methacton Hs earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Eagleville · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 17.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Methacton Hs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Methacton Hs ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Eagleville, PA.
School address
District: Methacton Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421425003305 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Methacton Hs held near 1,509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 107.2 → 110.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 421425003305 · Eagleville, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,499 enr · 14:1 · 17.7% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyview Upper El Sch (695 students)
Methacton Hs held near 1,509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 107.2 → 110.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Methacton Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Methacton Hs
1,499 students
- Skyview Upper
Skyview Upper El Sch
695 students
- Arcola Intrmd
Arcola Intrmd Sch
692 students
- Worcester El S 441
Worcester El Sch
441 students
- Woodland El Sc 427
Woodland El Sch
427 students
- Arrowhead El S 426
Arrowhead El Sch
426 students
What this shows Methacton Hs reports 1,499 students on the CCD universe file.
How Methacton Hs compares
Methacton 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.7% | ▼ 70% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,499 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,499
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.6%
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
$22,703
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 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
103
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.6%
Asian 14.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Methacton Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Methacton Sd reports $22,703 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Methacton Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyview Upper El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arcola Intrmd Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Worcester El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodland El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arrowhead El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Methacton Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~1,499 students)
Frequently asked questions about Methacton Hs
How many students attend Methacton Hs?
Methacton Hs has 1,499 students enrolled. It is a high school in Eagleville, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,510 (2022-23) → 1,509 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Methacton Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Methacton Hs is 14:1, which is 3% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Methacton Hs?
17.7% of students at Methacton Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Methacton Hs?
The largest demographic group at Methacton Hs is White at 64.6% of enrollment, in Eagleville, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Methacton Hs?
Methacton Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Methacton Hs rank among public schools in Eagleville?
By Resource Investment Index, Methacton Hs ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Eagleville, 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 Methacton Sd?
Besides Methacton Hs, Methacton Sd also operates Skyview Upper El Sch (695 students), Arcola Intrmd Sch (692 students), and Worcester El Sch (441 students). See the Methacton Sd district page for the complete list.