- Enrollment
- 1,475
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Drexel Hill, PA
Upper Darby Shs
Federal NCES profile for Upper Darby Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422432001972
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Upper Darby Shs earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Drexel Hill · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 95.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Upper Darby Shs has class sizes larger than 97% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Upper Darby Shs ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Drexel Hill, PA.
School address
District: Upper Darby Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422432001972 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Upper Darby Shs held near 4,231 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+40 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 222.0 → 236.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+40 students YoY 422432001972 · Drexel Hill, PA High · LARGE · TRAD
4,187 enr · 18.9:1 · 95.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Beverly Hills Ms (1,475 students)
Upper Darby Shs held near 4,231 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+40 headcount). Teacher FTE added 222.0 → 236.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Upper Darby Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Upper Darby Shs
4,187 students
- Beverly Hills 1,475
Beverly Hills Ms
1,475 students
- Drexel Hill Ms 1,244
Drexel Hill Ms
1,244 students
- Highland Park 737
Highland Park El Sch
737 students
- Bywood El Sch 683
Bywood El Sch
683 students
- Hillcrest El S 551
Hillcrest El Sch
551 students
What this shows Upper Darby Shs reports 4,187 students on the CCD universe file.
How Upper Darby Shs compares
Upper Darby 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 39% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.0% | ▲ 64% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 4,187 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
4,187
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 97% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,392
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors15.0 FTE
Per 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 239 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 38 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 50.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
White 14.9%
Asian 14.0%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Upper Darby Shs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Upper Darby Sd reports $15,392 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Upper Darby Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beverly Hills Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Drexel Hill Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland Park El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bywood El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Upper Darby Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,244
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~4,187 students)
Frequently asked questions about Upper Darby Shs
How many students attend Upper Darby Shs?
Upper Darby Shs has 4,187 students enrolled. It is a high school in Drexel Hill, PA. CCD year-over-year: 4,191 (2022-23) → 4,231 (2023-24), nearly flat (+40).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upper Darby Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Upper Darby Shs is 18.9:1, which is 39% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Upper Darby Shs?
95.0% of students at Upper Darby Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Upper Darby Shs?
The largest demographic group at Upper Darby Shs is African American at 50.8% of enrollment, in Drexel Hill, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Upper Darby Shs?
Upper Darby Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Upper Darby Shs rank among public schools in Drexel Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Upper Darby Shs ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Drexel Hill, 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 Drexel Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in Upper Darby Sd?
Besides Upper Darby Shs, Upper Darby Sd also operates Beverly Hills Ms (1,475 students), Drexel Hill Ms (1,244 students), and Highland Park El Sch (737 students). See the Upper Darby Sd district page for the complete list.