Enrollment
440
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Philadelphia, PA
Overbrook Hs
Federal NCES profile for Overbrook Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421899003857
👥 S:T ratio 12
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Overbrook Hs earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #46 of 57
- high schools in Philadelphia · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 99.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Overbrook Hs has class sizes larger than 99% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Overbrook Hs ranks #46 of 57 high schools in Philadelphia, PA.
School address
District: Philadelphia City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421899003857 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+62% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.7%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Overbrook Hs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Overbrook Hs
Overbrook Hs is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, enrolling 440 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22:1 is larger than about 99% of Pennsylvania schools and 62% 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 99.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 440 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 540 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #427, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 110 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 72.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Philadelphia's high schools, it stands alongside Northeast Hs (3,463 students): Overbrook Hs is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22:1 vs 18.9:1).
Philadelphia City Sd also operates Northeast Hs (3,463 students) and Lincoln Hs (2,472 students) alongside Overbrook 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 Overbrook Hs compares
Overbrook 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 62% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.7% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
22:1
students per teacher
- 62% above state mean
Top 99% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
72.3%
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
$17,892
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 110 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.7 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
African American 90.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 3.2%
White 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.7, Overbrook Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Philadelphia City Sd, which includes Overbrook Hs.
$17,892
Per student
0%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.0%
State 39.7%
Federal 23.3%
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 Overbrook 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mayfair Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Overbrook Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Similar high schools in Philadelphia
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Northeast Hs
Standard public school
3,463 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~440 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Overbrook Hs
How many students attend Overbrook Hs?
Overbrook Hs has 440 students enrolled. It is a high school in Philadelphia, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Overbrook Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Overbrook Hs is 22:1, which is 62% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Overbrook Hs?
99.7% of students at Overbrook Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Overbrook Hs?
The largest demographic group at Overbrook Hs is African American at 90.5% of enrollment, in Philadelphia, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Overbrook Hs?
Overbrook Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Overbrook Hs rank among high schools in Philadelphia?
By Resource Investment Index, Overbrook Hs ranks #46 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.
Is Overbrook Hs a good school?
Overbrook Hs earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Pennsylvania schools. 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 Philadelphia City Sd?
Besides Overbrook 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.
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