- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Plymouth Meeting, PA
Plymouth-Whitemarsh Shs
Federal NCES profile for Plymouth-Whitemarsh Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421947003333
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plymouth-Whitemarsh Shs earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Plymouth Meeting · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,637
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Plymouth-Whitemarsh Shs ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Plymouth Meeting, PA.
School address
District: Colonial Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421947003333 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Plymouth-Whitemarsh Shs held near 1,597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+45 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+45 students YoY 421947003333 · Plymouth Meeting, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,637 enr · 21.6% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Colonial Ms (1,268 students)
Plymouth-Whitemarsh Shs held near 1,597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+45 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Plymouth-Whitemarsh Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Plymouth-Whitemarsh Shs
1,637 students
- Colonial Ms
Colonial Ms
1,268 students
- Colonial El Sc
Colonial El Sch
857 students
- Plymouth El Sc 612
Plymouth El Sch
612 students
- Ridge Park El 525
Ridge Park El Sch
525 students
- Whitemarsh El 511
Whitemarsh El Sch
511 students
What this shows Plymouth-Whitemarsh Shs reports 1,637 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plymouth-Whitemarsh Shs compares
Plymouth-Whitemarsh Shs 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.6% | ▼ 63% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,637 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1,637
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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.
Engagement
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,679
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 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 69.7%
African American 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Asian 5.6%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, Plymouth-Whitemarsh Shs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Colonial Sd reports $22,679 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Plymouth-Whitemarsh Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Colonial El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Plymouth El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Ridge Park El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Whitemarsh El Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Plymouth-Whitemarsh Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 72/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar high schools in Plymouth Meeting
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.
Frequently asked questions about Plymouth-Whitemarsh Shs
How many students attend Plymouth-Whitemarsh Shs?
Plymouth-Whitemarsh Shs has 1,637 students enrolled. It is a high school in Plymouth Meeting, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,552 (2022-23) → 1,597 (2023-24), nearly flat (+45).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Plymouth-Whitemarsh Shs?
21.6% of students at Plymouth-Whitemarsh Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plymouth-Whitemarsh Shs?
The largest demographic group at Plymouth-Whitemarsh Shs is White at 69.7% of enrollment, in Plymouth Meeting, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plymouth-Whitemarsh Shs?
Plymouth-Whitemarsh Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Plymouth-Whitemarsh Shs rank among public schools in Plymouth Meeting?
By Resource Investment Index, Plymouth-Whitemarsh Shs ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Plymouth Meeting, 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 Plymouth Meeting on the city page.
What other schools are in Colonial Sd?
Besides Plymouth-Whitemarsh Shs, Colonial Sd also operates Colonial Ms (1,268 students), Colonial El Sch (857 students), and Plymouth El Sch (612 students). See the Colonial Sd district page for the complete list.