- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Perkasie, PA
Pennridge Hs
Federal NCES profile for Pennridge Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421875001100
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pennridge Hs earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Perkasie · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 19.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pennridge Hs has class sizes larger than 80% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pennridge Hs ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Perkasie, PA.
School address
District: Pennridge Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421875001100 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-130 students YoY
Pennridge Hs shrank from 2,285 students in 2022-23 to 2,155 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 138.0 → 132.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-130 students YoY 421875001100 · Perkasie, PA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,125 enr · 15.4:1 · 19.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Pennridge North Ms (510 students)
Pennridge Hs shrank from 2,285 students in 2022-23 to 2,155 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 138.0 → 132.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Pennridge Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pennridge Hs
2,125 students
- Pennridge Nort 510
Pennridge North Ms
510 students
- Pennridge Cent 456
Pennridge Central Ms
456 students
- Bedminster El 399
Bedminster El Sch
399 students
- Patricia a Gut 399
Patricia a Guth El Sch
399 students
- Grasse El Sch 394
Grasse El Sch
394 students
What this shows Pennridge Hs reports 2,125 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pennridge Hs compares
Pennridge Hs is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.4% | ▼ 67% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,125 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,125
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 80% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.0%
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
$19,648
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 2.2%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.2, Pennridge Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pennridge Sd reports $19,648 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pennridge Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennridge North Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pennridge Central Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bedminster El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Patricia a Guth El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grasse El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pennridge Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar high schools in Perkasie
1 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 (~2,125 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pennridge Hs
How many students attend Pennridge Hs?
Pennridge Hs has 2,125 students enrolled. It is a high school in Perkasie, PA. CCD year-over-year: 2,285 (2022-23) → 2,155 (2023-24), down 130.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pennridge Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Pennridge Hs is 15.4:1, which is 13% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pennridge Hs?
19.4% of students at Pennridge Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pennridge Hs?
The largest demographic group at Pennridge Hs is White at 82.3% of enrollment, in Perkasie, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pennridge Hs?
Pennridge Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Pennridge Hs rank among public schools in Perkasie?
By Resource Investment Index, Pennridge Hs ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Perkasie, 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 Perkasie on the city page.
What other schools are in Pennridge Sd?
Besides Pennridge Hs, Pennridge Sd also operates Pennridge North Ms (510 students), Pennridge Central Ms (456 students), and Bedminster El Sch (399 students). See the Pennridge Sd district page for the complete list.