Enrollment
1,499
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421425003305
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 67/100 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
- 67
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
107.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.7%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Methacton Hs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Methacton Hs
Methacton Hs is a lower-poverty, large high school in Eagleville, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,499 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.7% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the Pennsylvania average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,499 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 126 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #17.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Asian (14%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 23 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 250 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
12.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Methacton Sd also operates Skyview Upper El Sch (695 students) and Arcola Intrmd Sch (692 students) alongside Methacton Hs.
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 Methacton Hs compares
Methacton Hs on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,366
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Methacton Sd, which includes Methacton Hs.
$21,366
Per student
+19%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 79.3%
State 19.5%
Federal 1.3%
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 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
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- 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
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 (~1,499 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
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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.
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 67/100 (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 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. See all public schools in Eagleville on the city page.
Is Methacton Hs a good school?
Methacton Hs earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 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.
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