- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pennsburg, PA
Upper Perkiomen Hs
Federal NCES profile for Upper Perkiomen Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422454005081
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Upper Perkiomen Hs earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Pennsylvania schools.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 21.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,021
- students enrolled
Upper Perkiomen Hs has class sizes larger than 83% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Upper Perkiomen Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422454005081 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Upper Perkiomen Hs held near 1,074 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 65.1 → 64.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 422454005081 · Pennsburg, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,021 enr · 15.7:1 · 21.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Upper Perkiomen Ms (672 students)
Upper Perkiomen Hs held near 1,074 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 65.1 → 64.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Upper Perkiomen Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Upper Perkiomen Hs
1,021 students
- Upper Perkiome
Upper Perkiomen Ms
672 students
- Hereford El Sc
Hereford El Sch
504 students
- Upper Perkiome
Upper Perkiomen 4th and 5th Grade Center
466 students
- Marlborough El
Marlborough El Sch
409 students
What this shows Upper Perkiomen Hs reports 1,021 students on the CCD universe file.
How Upper Perkiomen Hs compares
Upper Perkiomen 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.4% | ▼ 63% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,021 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,021
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 83% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.6%
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
$17,982
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 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 3.9%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.4, Upper Perkiomen Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Upper Perkiomen Sd reports $17,982 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Upper Perkiomen Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Perkiomen Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hereford El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Upper Perkiomen 4th and 5th Grade Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marlborough El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Upper Perkiomen Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~1,021 students)
Frequently asked questions about Upper Perkiomen Hs
How many students attend Upper Perkiomen Hs?
Upper Perkiomen Hs has 1,021 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pennsburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,059 (2022-23) → 1,074 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upper Perkiomen Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Upper Perkiomen Hs is 15.7:1, which is 15% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Upper Perkiomen Hs?
21.4% of students at Upper Perkiomen Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Upper Perkiomen Hs?
The largest demographic group at Upper Perkiomen Hs is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Pennsburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Upper Perkiomen Hs?
Upper Perkiomen Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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).
What other schools are in Upper Perkiomen Sd?
Besides Upper Perkiomen Hs, Upper Perkiomen Sd also operates Upper Perkiomen Ms (672 students), Hereford El Sch (504 students), and Upper Perkiomen 4th and 5th Grade Center (466 students). See the Upper Perkiomen Sd district page for the complete list.