Enrollment
2,256
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Norristown, PA
Norristown Area Hs
Federal NCES profile for Norristown Area Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421698006729
👥 S:T ratio 25
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norristown Area Hs earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #7 of 13
- public schools in Norristown · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 83.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Norristown Area Hs has class sizes larger than 96% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norristown Area Hs ranks #7 of 13 public schools in Norristown, PA.
School address
District: Norristown Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421698006729 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
120.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.1%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Norristown Area Hs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Norristown Area Hs
Norristown Area Hs is a high-poverty, large high school in Norristown, Pennsylvania, enrolling 2,256 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.8:1 is larger than about 96% of Pennsylvania schools and 38% 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 83.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,256 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and African American (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 376 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 697 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,256 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Norristown's high schools, it stands alongside Roosevelt Campus of the Norristown Area (180 students): Norristown Area Hs is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.8:1 vs 20:1).
Norristown Area Sd also operates East Norriton Ms (836 students) and Eisenhower Ms (781 students) alongside Norristown Area 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 Norristown Area Hs compares
Norristown Area 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 38% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.1% | ▲ 43% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,256 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,256
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 96% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.0%
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
$17,653
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 697 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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 55.3%
African American 26.3%
White 10.5%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Norristown Area Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norristown Area Sd, which includes Norristown Area Hs.
$17,653
Per student
-2%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.4%
State 22.3%
Federal 15.2%
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 Norristown Area Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Norriton Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stewart Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marshall Street El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whitehall El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norristown Area Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Norristown
1 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 (~2,256 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Norristown Area Hs
How many students attend Norristown Area Hs?
Norristown Area Hs has 2,256 students enrolled. It is a high school in Norristown, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norristown Area Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Norristown Area Hs is 18.8:1, which is 38% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Norristown Area Hs?
83.1% of students at Norristown Area Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norristown Area Hs?
The largest demographic group at Norristown Area Hs is Hispanic or Latino at 55.3% of enrollment, in Norristown, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norristown Area Hs?
Norristown Area Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Norristown Area Hs rank among public schools in Norristown?
By Resource Investment Index, Norristown Area Hs ranks #7 of 13 public schools in Norristown, 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 Norristown on the city page.
Is Norristown Area Hs a good school?
Norristown Area Hs earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Pennsylvania schools. 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 Norristown Area Sd?
Besides Norristown Area Hs, Norristown Area Sd also operates East Norriton Ms (836 students), Eisenhower Ms (781 students), and Stewart Ms (695 students). See the Norristown Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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