Enrollment
3,165
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lansdale, PA
North Penn Shs
Federal NCES profile for North Penn Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421728005345
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Penn Shs earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #4 of 10
- public schools in Lansdale · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 31.4%
- free-lunch eligible
North Penn Shs has class sizes larger than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Penn Shs ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Lansdale, PA.
School address
District: North Penn Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421728005345 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
214.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.4%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Penn Shs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Penn Shs
North Penn Shs is a large high school in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, enrolling 3,165 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,165 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 23 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Asian (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 32 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 211 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Lansdale's high schools, it stands alongside North Montco Tech Career Center (32 students): North Penn Shs is larger than that campus by headcount.
North Penn Sd also operates Penndale Ms (1,171 students) and Pennfield Ms (865 students) alongside North Penn Shs.
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 North Penn Shs compares
North Penn Shs on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.4% | ▼ 46% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,165 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
3,165
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,299
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors15.0 FTE
Per 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
229
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 53.0%
Asian 20.3%
African American 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, North Penn Shs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 32
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Penn Sd, which includes North Penn Shs.
$19,299
Per student
+7%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.6%
State 18.8%
Federal 5.6%
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 North Penn Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penndale Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pennfield Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pennbrook Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gwyn-Nor El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Knapp El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Penn Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,171
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools in Lansdale
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 (~3,165 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Penn Shs
How many students attend North Penn Shs?
North Penn Shs has 3,165 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lansdale, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Penn Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at North Penn Shs is 14.8:1, which is 9% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Penn Shs?
31.4% of students at North Penn Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Penn Shs?
The largest demographic group at North Penn Shs is White at 53.0% of enrollment, in Lansdale, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Penn Shs?
North Penn Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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 North Penn Shs rank among public schools in Lansdale?
By Resource Investment Index, North Penn Shs ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Lansdale, 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 Lansdale on the city page.
Is North Penn Shs a good school?
North Penn Shs earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 North Penn Sd?
Besides North Penn Shs, North Penn Sd also operates Penndale Ms (1,171 students), Pennfield Ms (865 students), and Pennbrook Ms (767 students). See the North Penn Sd district page for the complete list.
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