- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pottstown, PA
Pottsgrove Shs
Federal NCES profile for Pottsgrove Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421965003338
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pottsgrove Shs earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Pottstown · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 33.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pottsgrove Shs has class sizes larger than 72% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pottsgrove Shs ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Pottstown, PA.
School address
District: Pottsgrove Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421965003338 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Pottsgrove Shs held near 986 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 66.3 → 63.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-35 students YoY 421965003338 · Pottstown, PA High · MID · TRAD
973 enr · 14.7:1 · 33.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Pottsgrove Ms (678 students)
Pottsgrove Shs held near 986 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 66.3 → 63.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Pottsgrove Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pottsgrove Shs
973 students
- Pottsgrove Ms
Pottsgrove Ms
678 students
- Lower Pottsgro
Lower Pottsgrove El Sch
646 students
- Ringing Rocks 383
Ringing Rocks El Sch
383 students
- West Pottsgrov 252
West Pottsgrove El Sch
252 students
What this shows Pottsgrove Shs reports 973 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pottsgrove Shs compares
Pottsgrove 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.5% | ▼ 42% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 973 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
973
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.1%
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
$19,863
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
116
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.0%
African American 17.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 10.3%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Pottsgrove Shs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pottsgrove Sd reports $19,863 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pottsgrove Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pottsgrove Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lower Pottsgrove El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ringing Rocks El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Pottsgrove El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pottsgrove Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~973 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pottsgrove Shs
How many students attend Pottsgrove Shs?
Pottsgrove Shs has 973 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pottstown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,021 (2022-23) → 986 (2023-24), nearly flat (-35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pottsgrove Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Pottsgrove Shs is 14.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pottsgrove Shs?
33.5% of students at Pottsgrove Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pottsgrove Shs?
The largest demographic group at Pottsgrove Shs is White at 57.0% of enrollment, in Pottstown, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pottsgrove Shs?
Pottsgrove Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Pottsgrove Shs rank among high schools in Pottstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Pottsgrove Shs ranks #2 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 Pottsgrove Sd?
Besides Pottsgrove Shs, Pottsgrove Sd also operates Pottsgrove Ms (678 students), Lower Pottsgrove El Sch (646 students), and Ringing Rocks El Sch (383 students). See the Pottsgrove Sd district page for the complete list.