- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pottstown, PA
Pottstown Shs
Federal NCES profile for Pottstown Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421968003348
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pottstown Shs earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Pottstown · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pottstown Shs has class sizes larger than 80% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pottstown Shs ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Pottstown, PA.
School address
District: Pottstown Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421968003348 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Pottstown Shs held near 921 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.3 → 65.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 421968003348 · Pottstown, PA High · MID · TRAD
911 enr · 15.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Pottstown Ms (918 students)
Pottstown Shs held near 921 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.3 → 65.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Pottstown Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pottstown Ms
Pottstown Ms
918 students
- This school
Pottstown Shs
911 students
- Rupert El Sch
Rupert El Sch
379 students
- Franklin El Sc 354
Franklin El Sch
354 students
- Lincoln El Sch 322
Lincoln El Sch
322 students
- Barth El Sch 321
Barth El Sch
321 students
What this shows Pottstown Shs reports 911 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pottstown Shs compares
Pottstown 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 911 | top 12% | - | - |
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.
911
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
62.1%
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
$19,855
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 456 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 35.2%
White 27.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.4%
Two or More 11.5%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 35.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, Pottstown Shs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pottstown Sd reports $19,855 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pottstown Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pottstown Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rupert El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barth El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pottstown Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~911 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pottstown Shs
How many students attend Pottstown Shs?
Pottstown Shs has 911 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pottstown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 912 (2022-23) → 921 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pottstown Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Pottstown Shs 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 Pottstown Shs?
100.0% of students at Pottstown Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pottstown Shs?
The largest demographic group at Pottstown Shs is African American at 35.2% of enrollment, in Pottstown, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pottstown Shs?
Pottstown Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Pottstown Shs rank among high schools in Pottstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Pottstown Shs ranks #3 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 Pottstown Sd?
Besides Pottstown Shs, Pottstown Sd also operates Pottstown Ms (918 students), Rupert El Sch (379 students), and Franklin El Sch (354 students). See the Pottstown Sd district page for the complete list.