Enrollment
1,710
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Warminster, PA
William Tennent Hs
Federal NCES profile for William Tennent Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420519001040
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Tennent Hs earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Warminster · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
William Tennent Hs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Tennent Hs ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Warminster, PA.
School address
District: Centennial Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420519001040 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
130.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.9%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William Tennent Hs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at William Tennent Hs
William Tennent Hs is a large high school in Warminster, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,710 students.
At 13.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,710 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 123 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #27.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 50/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 285 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Centennial Sd also operates Mcdonald El Sch (837 students) and Davis El Sch (785 students) alongside William Tennent Hs.
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 William Tennent Hs compares
William Tennent Hs on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▼ 47% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,710 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,710
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,980
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 67.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
Asian 4.4%
African American 4.1%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, William Tennent Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Centennial Sd, which includes William Tennent Hs.
$19,980
Per student
+11%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.6%
State 24.9%
Federal 6.4%
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 William Tennent Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdonald El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davis El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willow Dale El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Log College Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Klinger Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Tennent Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~1,710 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about William Tennent Hs
How many students attend William Tennent Hs?
William Tennent Hs has 1,710 students enrolled. It is a high school in Warminster, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Tennent Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at William Tennent Hs is 13.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 16% 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 William Tennent Hs?
30.9% of students at William Tennent Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Tennent Hs?
The largest demographic group at William Tennent Hs is White at 67.1% of enrollment, in Warminster, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Tennent Hs?
William Tennent Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 William Tennent Hs rank among public schools in Warminster?
By Resource Investment Index, William Tennent Hs ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Warminster, 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 Warminster on the city page.
Is William Tennent Hs a good school?
William Tennent Hs earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 Centennial Sd?
Besides William Tennent Hs, Centennial Sd also operates Mcdonald El Sch (837 students), Davis El Sch (785 students), and Willow Dale El Sch (728 students). See the Centennial Sd district page for the complete list.
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