- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Quakertown, PA
Quakertown Community Hs
Federal NCES profile for Quakertown Community Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421989001128
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Quakertown Community Hs earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Quakertown · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 22.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Quakertown Community Hs has class sizes larger than 90% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Quakertown Community Hs ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Quakertown, PA.
School address
District: Quakertown Community Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421989001128 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Quakertown Community Hs held near 1,649 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 93.7 → 96.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 421989001128 · Quakertown, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,570 enr · 16.9:1 · 22.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Strayer Ms (737 students)
Quakertown Community Hs held near 1,649 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 93.7 → 96.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Quakertown Community Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Quakertown Community Hs
1,570 students
- Strayer Ms
Strayer Ms
737 students
- Pfaff El Sch 482
Pfaff El Sch
482 students
- Neidig El Sch 470
Neidig El Sch
470 students
- Trumbauersvill 376
Trumbauersville El Sch
376 students
- 6th Grade Cent 331
6th Grade Center
331 students
What this shows Quakertown Community Hs reports 1,570 students on the CCD universe file.
How Quakertown Community Hs compares
Quakertown Community Hs 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.3% | ▼ 62% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,570 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,570
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 90% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.1%
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
$19,683
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
181
in-school suspensions + 105 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 3.2%
African American 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, Quakertown Community Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Quakertown Community Sd reports $19,683 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Quakertown Community Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strayer Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pfaff El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Neidig El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Trumbauersville El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| 6th Grade Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Quakertown Community Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~1,570 students)
Frequently asked questions about Quakertown Community Hs
How many students attend Quakertown Community Hs?
Quakertown Community Hs has 1,570 students enrolled. It is a high school in Quakertown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,668 (2022-23) → 1,649 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quakertown Community Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Quakertown Community Hs is 16.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Quakertown Community Hs?
22.3% of students at Quakertown Community Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Quakertown Community Hs?
The largest demographic group at Quakertown Community Hs is White at 74.4% of enrollment, in Quakertown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Quakertown Community Hs?
Quakertown Community Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Quakertown Community Hs rank among public schools in Quakertown?
By Resource Investment Index, Quakertown Community Hs ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Quakertown, 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 Quakertown on the city page.
What other schools are in Quakertown Community Sd?
Besides Quakertown Community Hs, Quakertown Community Sd also operates Strayer Ms (737 students), Pfaff El Sch (482 students), and Neidig El Sch (470 students). See the Quakertown Community Sd district page for the complete list.