- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Souderton, PA
Souderton Area Shs
Federal NCES profile for Souderton Area Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422187003354
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Souderton Area Shs earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Souderton · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 21.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Souderton Area Shs has class sizes larger than 87% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Souderton Area Shs ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Souderton, PA.
School address
District: Souderton Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422187003354 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Souderton Area Shs held near 2,132 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 130.7 → 127.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 422187003354 · Souderton, PA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,121 enr · 16.3:1 · 21.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Indian Valley Ms (731 students)
Souderton Area Shs held near 2,132 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 130.7 → 127.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Souderton Area Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Souderton Area Shs
2,121 students
- Indian Valley 731
Indian Valley Ms
731 students
- Indian Crest M 607
Indian Crest Ms
607 students
- Vernfield El S 517
Vernfield El Sch
517 students
- Salford Hills 449
Salford Hills El Sch
449 students
- Franconia El S 426
Franconia El Sch
426 students
What this shows Souderton Area Shs reports 2,121 students on the CCD universe file.
How Souderton Area Shs compares
Souderton Area 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.9% | ▼ 62% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,121 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,121
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.9%
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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 87% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.9%
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
$19,580
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 73.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Asian 9.5%
African American 4.1%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, Souderton Area Shs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Souderton Area Sd reports $19,580 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Souderton Area Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Valley Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Indian Crest Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vernfield El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Salford Hills El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franconia El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Souderton Area Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~2,121 students)
Frequently asked questions about Souderton Area Shs
How many students attend Souderton Area Shs?
Souderton Area Shs has 2,121 students enrolled. It is a high school in Souderton, PA. CCD year-over-year: 2,129 (2022-23) → 2,132 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Souderton Area Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Souderton Area Shs is 16.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Souderton Area Shs?
21.9% of students at Souderton Area Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Souderton Area Shs?
The largest demographic group at Souderton Area Shs is White at 73.7% of enrollment, in Souderton, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Souderton Area Shs?
Souderton Area Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Souderton Area Shs rank among public schools in Souderton?
By Resource Investment Index, Souderton Area Shs ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Souderton, 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 Souderton on the city page.
What other schools are in Souderton Area Sd?
Besides Souderton Area Shs, Souderton Area Sd also operates Indian Valley Ms (731 students), Indian Crest Ms (607 students), and Vernfield El Sch (517 students). See the Souderton Area Sd district page for the complete list.