Enrollment
2,121
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422187003354
👥 S:T ratio 35
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 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 55/100 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
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
130.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.9%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Souderton Area Shs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Souderton Area Shs
Souderton Area Shs is a large high school in Souderton, Pennsylvania, enrolling 2,121 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.3:1 is larger than about 87% of Pennsylvania schools and 20% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.9% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the Pennsylvania average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,121 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 68 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #42.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 43/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 265 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Souderton Area Sd also operates Indian Valley Ms (731 students) and Indian Crest Ms (607 students) alongside Souderton Area 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 Souderton Area Shs compares
Souderton Area 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,197
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Souderton Area Sd, which includes Souderton Area Shs.
$18,197
Per student
+1%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.0%
State 22.9%
Federal 4.1%
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 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
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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
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 (~2,121 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
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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.
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 55/100 (higher 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 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.
Is Souderton Area Shs a good school?
Souderton Area Shs earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania. 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 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.
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