- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421827001406
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 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 52/100 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
- 52
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Owen J Roberts Hs held near 1,836 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 120.1 → 122.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 421827001406 · Pottstown, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,810 enr · 15.1:1 · 17.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Owen J Roberts Ms (856 students)
Owen J Roberts Hs held near 1,836 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 120.1 → 122.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Owen J Roberts Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Owen J Roberts Hs
1,810 students
- Owen J Roberts
Owen J Roberts Ms
856 students
- French Creek E 581
French Creek El Sch
581 students
- North Coventry 532
North Coventry El Sch
532 students
- West Vincent E 530
West Vincent El Sch
530 students
- East Vincent E 512
East Vincent El Sch
512 students
What this shows Owen J Roberts Hs reports 1,810 students on the CCD universe file.
How Owen J Roberts Hs compares
Owen J Roberts 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,560
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
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.
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
District finance for Owen J Roberts Sd reports $18,560 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~1,810 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,820 (2022-23) → 1,836 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
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 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.