Enrollment
1,810
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Pottstown, PA
Owen J Roberts Hs
Federal NCES profile for Owen J Roberts Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421827001406
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Owen J Roberts Hs earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Pottstown · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 17.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Owen J Roberts Hs has class sizes larger than 77% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Owen J Roberts Hs ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Pottstown, PA.
School address
District: Owen J Roberts Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421827001406 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
120.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.9%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Owen J Roberts Hs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Owen J Roberts Hs
Owen J Roberts Hs is a lower-poverty, large high school in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,810 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.9% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the Pennsylvania average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,810 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 88 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #37.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (7%) (diversity index 38/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 25 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 259 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Pottstown's high schools, it stands alongside Pottsgrove Shs (973 students): Owen J Roberts Hs is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.1:1 vs 14.7:1).
Owen J Roberts Sd also operates Owen J Roberts Ms (856 students) and French Creek El Sch (581 students) alongside Owen J Roberts 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 Owen J Roberts Hs compares
Owen J Roberts 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.9% | ▼ 69% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,810 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,810
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$17,991
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 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 77.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Asian 5.9%
African American 5.4%
Two or More 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 77.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.3, Owen J Roberts Hs is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Owen J Roberts Sd, which includes Owen J Roberts Hs.
$17,991
Per student
+0%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.5%
State 20.6%
Federal 4.9%
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 Owen J Roberts Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owen J Roberts Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| French Creek El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Coventry El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Vincent El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Vincent El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Owen J Roberts Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Pottstown
2 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 (~1,810 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Owen J Roberts Hs
How many students attend Owen J Roberts Hs?
Owen J Roberts Hs has 1,810 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pottstown, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Owen J Roberts Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Owen J Roberts Hs is 15.1:1, which is 11% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Owen J Roberts Hs?
17.9% of students at Owen J Roberts Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Owen J Roberts Hs?
The largest demographic group at Owen J Roberts Hs is White at 77.7% of enrollment, in Pottstown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Owen J Roberts Hs?
Owen J Roberts Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Owen J Roberts Hs rank among high schools in Pottstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Owen J Roberts Hs ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Pottstown, 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 Pottstown on the city page.
Is Owen J Roberts Hs a good school?
Owen J Roberts Hs earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 Owen J Roberts Sd?
Besides Owen J Roberts Hs, Owen J Roberts Sd also operates Owen J Roberts Ms (856 students), French Creek El Sch (581 students), and North Coventry El Sch (532 students). See the Owen J Roberts Sd district page for the complete list.
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