Enrollment
911
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421968003348
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 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 37/100 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
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pottstown Shs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pottstown Shs
Pottstown Shs is a high-poverty, large high school in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, enrolling 911 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 911 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 288 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #207, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (35%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 456 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Pottstown's high schools, it stands alongside Owen J Roberts Hs (1,810 students): Pottstown Shs is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.4:1 vs 15.1:1).
Pottstown Sd also operates Pottstown Ms (918 students) and Rupert El Sch (379 students) alongside Pottstown Shs.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pottstown Shs compares
Pottstown Shs on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,527
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pottstown Sd, which includes Pottstown Shs.
$17,527
Per student
-2%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.4%
State 41.8%
Federal 10.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~911 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
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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.
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 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pottstown Shs a good school?
Pottstown Shs earns 37/100 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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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