Enrollment
1,166
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Reading, PA
Muhlenberg Hs
Federal NCES profile for Muhlenberg Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421620006610
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Muhlenberg Hs earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Reading · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 66.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Muhlenberg Hs has class sizes larger than 97% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Muhlenberg Hs ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Reading, PA.
School address
District: Muhlenberg Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421620006610 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.8%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Muhlenberg Hs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Muhlenberg Hs
Muhlenberg Hs is a higher-need, large high school in Reading, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,166 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.1:1 is larger than about 97% of Pennsylvania schools and 40% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,166 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 42 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #14.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and White (26%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 292 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Muhlenberg Sd spends $13,599 per pupil, 24% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 294 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,166 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Reading's high schools, it stands alongside Reading Shs (4,879 students): Muhlenberg Hs is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.1:1 vs 20.4:1).
Muhlenberg Sd also operates Muhlenberg El Ctr (1,241 students) and Muhlenberg Jr Ms (1,016 students) alongside Muhlenberg 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 Muhlenberg Hs compares
Muhlenberg 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 40% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.8% | ▲ 15% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,166 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,166
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 97% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$13,599
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 294 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 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
Hispanic or Latino 61.9%
White 25.8%
African American 6.9%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Muhlenberg Hs 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 Muhlenberg Sd, which includes Muhlenberg Hs.
$13,599
Per student
-24%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.5%
State 27.6%
Federal 11.8%
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 Muhlenberg Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muhlenberg El Ctr | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Muhlenberg Jr Ms | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| C E Cole Intermediate Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Muhlenberg Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,241
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Reading
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,166 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Muhlenberg Hs
How many students attend Muhlenberg Hs?
Muhlenberg Hs has 1,166 students enrolled. It is a high school in Reading, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Muhlenberg Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Muhlenberg Hs is 19.1:1, which is 40% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Muhlenberg Hs?
66.8% of students at Muhlenberg Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Muhlenberg Hs?
The largest demographic group at Muhlenberg Hs is Hispanic or Latino at 61.9% of enrollment, in Reading, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Muhlenberg Hs?
Muhlenberg Hs 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 Muhlenberg Hs rank among high schools in Reading?
By Resource Investment Index, Muhlenberg Hs ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Reading, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Reading on the city page.
Is Muhlenberg Hs a good school?
Muhlenberg Hs earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Pennsylvania schools. 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 Muhlenberg Sd?
Besides Muhlenberg Hs, Muhlenberg Sd also operates Muhlenberg El Ctr (1,241 students), Muhlenberg Jr Ms (1,016 students), and C E Cole Intermediate Sch (986 students). See the Muhlenberg Sd district page for the complete list.
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