- Enrollment
- 1,627
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Willow Grove, PA
Upper Moreland Hs
Federal NCES profile for Upper Moreland Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422451003401
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Upper Moreland Hs earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Willow Grove · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Upper Moreland Hs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Upper Moreland Hs ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Willow Grove, PA.
School address
District: Upper Moreland Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422451003401 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
Upper Moreland Hs grew from 976 students in 2022-23 to 1,027 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 82.8 → 82.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+51 students YoY 422451003401 · Willow Grove, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,077 enr · 13.1:1 · 33.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Upper Moreland El Sch (1,627 students)
Upper Moreland Hs grew from 976 students in 2022-23 to 1,027 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 82.8 → 82.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Upper Moreland Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Upper Moreland
Upper Moreland El Sch
1,627 students
- This school
Upper Moreland Hs
1,077 students
- Upper Moreland
Upper Moreland Ms
830 students
What this shows Upper Moreland Hs reports 1,077 students on the CCD universe file.
How Upper Moreland Hs compares
Upper Moreland Hs is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▼ 43% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,077 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,077
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 46% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,475
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 103 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 63.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
African American 11.0%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Upper Moreland Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Upper Moreland Township Sd reports $17,475 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Upper Moreland Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Moreland El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Upper Moreland Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Upper Moreland Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 830
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Willow Grove
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,077 students)
Frequently asked questions about Upper Moreland Hs
How many students attend Upper Moreland Hs?
Upper Moreland Hs has 1,077 students enrolled. It is a high school in Willow Grove, PA. CCD year-over-year: 976 (2022-23) → 1,027 (2023-24), up 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upper Moreland Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Upper Moreland Hs is 13.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Upper Moreland Hs?
33.0% of students at Upper Moreland Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Upper Moreland Hs?
The largest demographic group at Upper Moreland Hs is White at 63.8% of enrollment, in Willow Grove, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Upper Moreland Hs?
Upper Moreland Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Moreland Hs rank among public schools in Willow Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Upper Moreland Hs ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Willow Grove, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Upper Moreland Township Sd?
Besides Upper Moreland Hs, Upper Moreland Township Sd also operates Upper Moreland El Sch (1,627 students) and Upper Moreland Ms (830 students). See the Upper Moreland Township Sd district page for the complete list.