- Enrollment
- 1,241
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421620006610
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 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 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Reading · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Muhlenberg Hs held near 1,169 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 61.3 → 66.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 421620006610 · Reading, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,166 enr · 19.1:1 · 66.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Muhlenberg El Ctr (1,241 students)
Muhlenberg Hs held near 1,169 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 61.3 → 66.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Muhlenberg Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Muhlenberg El
Muhlenberg El Ctr
1,241 students
- This school
Muhlenberg Hs
1,166 students
- Muhlenberg Jr
Muhlenberg Jr Ms
1,016 students
- C E Cole Inter
C E Cole Intermediate Sch
986 students
What this shows Muhlenberg Hs reports 1,166 students on the CCD universe file.
How Muhlenberg Hs compares
Muhlenberg 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,821
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Muhlenberg Sd reports $13,821 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,016
- 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.
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 (~1,166 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,151 (2022-23) → 1,169 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
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 44/100 (typical 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 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.
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.