- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New Hope, PA
New Hope-Solebury Hs
Federal NCES profile for New Hope-Solebury Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421686001084
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Hope-Solebury Hs earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in New Hope · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 9.0%
- free-lunch eligible
New Hope-Solebury Hs has class sizes smaller than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Hope-Solebury Hs ranks #2 of 3 public schools in New Hope, PA.
School address
District: New Hope-Solebury Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421686001084 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
New Hope-Solebury Hs held near 447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 421686001084 · New Hope, PA High · SMALL · TRAD
450 enr · 11.3:1 · 9.0% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: New Hope-Solebury Ms (280 students)
New Hope-Solebury Hs held near 447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
New Hope-Solebury Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
New Hope-Solebury Hs
450 students
- New Hope-Soleb
New Hope-Solebury Ms
280 students
- New Hope-Soleb
New Hope-Solebury Upper El Sch
277 students
- New Hope-Soleb
New Hope-Solebury Lower El Sch
230 students
What this shows New Hope-Solebury Hs reports 450 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Hope-Solebury Hs compares
New Hope-Solebury 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.0% | ▼ 85% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 19% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$30,041
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 150 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 5.3%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.7, New Hope-Solebury Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Hope-Solebury Sd reports $30,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Hope-Solebury Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hope-Solebury Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Hope-Solebury Upper El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Hope-Solebury Lower El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Hope-Solebury Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~450 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Hope-Solebury Hs
How many students attend New Hope-Solebury Hs?
New Hope-Solebury Hs has 450 students enrolled. It is a high school in New Hope, PA. CCD year-over-year: 445 (2022-23) → 447 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Hope-Solebury Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at New Hope-Solebury Hs is 11.3:1, which is 17% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Hope-Solebury Hs?
9.0% of students at New Hope-Solebury Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Hope-Solebury Hs?
The largest demographic group at New Hope-Solebury Hs is White at 74.9% of enrollment, in New Hope, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Hope-Solebury Hs?
New Hope-Solebury Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 New Hope-Solebury Hs rank among public schools in New Hope?
By Resource Investment Index, New Hope-Solebury Hs ranks #2 of 3 public schools in New Hope, 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 New Hope-Solebury Sd?
Besides New Hope-Solebury Hs, New Hope-Solebury Sd also operates New Hope-Solebury Ms (280 students), New Hope-Solebury Upper El Sch (277 students), and New Hope-Solebury Lower El Sch (230 students). See the New Hope-Solebury Sd district page for the complete list.