- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Media, PA
Penncrest Hs
Federal NCES profile for Penncrest Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422055001942
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Penncrest Hs earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Media · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 19.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Penncrest Hs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Penncrest Hs ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Media, PA.
School address
District: Rose Tree Media Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422055001942 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Penncrest Hs held near 1,227 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 96.9 → 97.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 422055001942 · Media, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,255 enr · 13.1:1 · 19.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Springton Lake Ms (1,012 students)
Penncrest Hs held near 1,227 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 96.9 → 97.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Penncrest Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Penncrest Hs
1,255 students
- Springton Lake
Springton Lake Ms
1,012 students
- Glenwood El Sc
Glenwood El Sch
586 students
- Media El Sch 488
Media El Sch
488 students
- Indian Lane El 470
Indian Lane El Sch
470 students
- Rose Tree El S 439
Rose Tree El Sch
439 students
What this shows Penncrest Hs reports 1,255 students on the CCD universe file.
How Penncrest Hs compares
Penncrest 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.8% | ▼ 66% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,255 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,255
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 46% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$22,328
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.3%
Asian 7.9%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.7, Penncrest Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rose Tree Media Sd reports $22,328 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Penncrest Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springton Lake Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenwood El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Media El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Lane El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rose Tree El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Penncrest Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~1,255 students)
Frequently asked questions about Penncrest Hs
How many students attend Penncrest Hs?
Penncrest Hs has 1,255 students enrolled. It is a high school in Media, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,212 (2022-23) → 1,227 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Penncrest Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Penncrest Hs is 13.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Penncrest Hs?
19.8% of students at Penncrest Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Penncrest Hs?
The largest demographic group at Penncrest Hs is White at 75.3% of enrollment, in Media, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Penncrest Hs?
Penncrest Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Penncrest Hs rank among public schools in Media?
By Resource Investment Index, Penncrest Hs ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Media, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Media on the city page.
What other schools are in Rose Tree Media Sd?
Besides Penncrest Hs, Rose Tree Media Sd also operates Springton Lake Ms (1,012 students), Glenwood El Sch (586 students), and Media El Sch (488 students). See the Rose Tree Media Sd district page for the complete list.