- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Philadephia, PA
Olney Hs
Federal NCES profile for Olney Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421899010029
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olney Hs earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 50.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 99.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,168
- students enrolled
Olney Hs has class sizes larger than 99% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Philadelphia City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421899010029 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Olney Hs held near 1,223 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.2 → 84.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 421899010029 · Philadephia, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,168 enr · 50.8:1 · 99.7% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Northeast Hs (3,463 students)
Olney Hs held near 1,223 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.2 → 84.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Olney Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northeast Hs
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
- This school 1,168
Olney Hs
1,168 students
What this shows Olney Hs reports 1,168 students on the CCD universe file.
How Olney Hs compares
Olney 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 | 50.8:1 | ▲ 274% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.7% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,168 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
50.8:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,168
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.7%
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
50.8:1
students per teacher
- 274% above state mean
Top 99% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.1%
African American 38.7%
Asian 5.1%
Two or More 4.0%
White 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Olney Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
District finance for Philadelphia City Sd reports $18,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Olney Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northeast Community Propel Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mayfair Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olney Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,472
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
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 (~1,168 students)
Frequently asked questions about Olney Hs
How many students attend Olney Hs?
Olney Hs has 1,168 students enrolled. It is a high school in Philadephia, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,196 (2022-23) → 1,223 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olney Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Olney Hs is 50.8:1, which is 274% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 224% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Olney Hs?
99.7% of students at Olney Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olney Hs?
The largest demographic group at Olney Hs is Hispanic or Latino at 51.1% of enrollment, in Philadephia, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olney Hs?
Olney Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Philadelphia City Sd?
Besides Olney Hs, Philadelphia City Sd also operates Northeast Hs (3,463 students), Lincoln Hs (2,472 students), and Central Hs (2,329 students). See the Philadelphia City Sd district page for the complete list.