- Enrollment
- 2,472
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Philadelphia, PA
Northeast Hs
Federal NCES profile for Northeast Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421899003855
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northeast Hs earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #43 of 57
- high schools in Philadelphia · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Northeast Hs has class sizes larger than 97% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northeast Hs ranks #43 of 57 high schools in Philadelphia, PA.
School address
District: Philadelphia City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421899003855 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-88 students YoY
Northeast Hs held near 3,264 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-88 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 183.3 → 185.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-88 students YoY 421899003855 · Philadelphia, PA High · LARGE · TRAD
3,463 enr · 18.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Hs (2,472 students)
Northeast Hs held near 3,264 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-88 headcount). Teacher FTE added 183.3 → 185.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Northeast Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Northeast Hs
3,463 students
- Lincoln Hs
Lincoln Hs
2,472 students
- Central Hs
Central Hs
2,329 students
- Northeast Comm
Northeast Community Propel Academy
1,783 students
- Mayfair Sch
Mayfair Sch
1,763 students
- Washington Geo
Washington George Hs
1,755 students
What this shows Northeast Hs reports 3,463 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northeast Hs compares
Northeast 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 39% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,463 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,463
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 39% 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.
Funding equity
$18,329
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 577 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 349 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 33.4%
African American 24.3%
Asian 23.4%
White 14.5%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 33.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.2, Northeast Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Philadelphia City Sd reports $18,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northeast Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Hs | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Hs | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northeast Community Propel Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mayfair Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington George Hs | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northeast Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,329
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,783
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,755
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools in Philadelphia
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Lincoln Hs
Standard public school
2,472 students 17:1 students per teacher
Central Hs
Standard public school
2,329 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Washington George Hs
Standard public school
1,755 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Franklin Towne Chs
Standard public school
1,292 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Fels Samuel Hs
Standard public school
1,255 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Academy at Palumbo
Standard public school
1,225 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~3,463 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northeast Hs
How many students attend Northeast Hs?
Northeast Hs has 3,463 students enrolled. It is a high school in Philadelphia, PA. CCD year-over-year: 3,352 (2022-23) → 3,264 (2023-24), nearly flat (-88).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northeast Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Northeast Hs is 18.9:1, which is 39% 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 Northeast Hs?
100.0% of students at Northeast Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northeast Hs?
The largest demographic group at Northeast Hs is Hispanic or Latino at 33.4% of enrollment, in Philadelphia, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northeast Hs?
Northeast Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northeast Hs rank among high schools in Philadelphia?
By Resource Investment Index, Northeast Hs ranks #43 of 57 high schools in Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia on the city page.
What other schools are in Philadelphia City Sd?
Besides Northeast Hs, Philadelphia City Sd also operates Lincoln Hs (2,472 students), Central Hs (2,329 students), and Northeast Community Propel Academy (1,783 students). See the Philadelphia City Sd district page for the complete list.