- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421698006729
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 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 35/100 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
- 35
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Norristown Area Hs held near 2,273 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 120.0 → 129.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-36 students YoY 421698006729 · Norristown, PA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,256 enr · 18.8:1 · 83.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: East Norriton Ms (836 students)
Norristown Area Hs held near 2,273 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount). Teacher FTE added 120.0 → 129.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Norristown Area Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Norristown Area Hs
2,256 students
- East Norriton 836
East Norriton Ms
836 students
- Eisenhower Ms 781
Eisenhower Ms
781 students
- Stewart Ms 695
Stewart Ms
695 students
- Marshall Stree 585
Marshall Street El Sch
585 students
- Whitehall El S 503
Whitehall El Sch
503 students
What this shows Norristown Area Hs reports 2,256 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norristown Area Hs compares
Norristown Area 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,785
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
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.
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
District finance for Norristown Area Sd reports $18,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~2,256 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,309 (2022-23) → 2,273 (2023-24), nearly flat (-36).
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 35/100 (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 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.
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.