- Enrollment
- 1,208
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ambler, PA
Wissahickon Shs
Federal NCES profile for Wissahickon Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420240003247
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wissahickon Shs earns 61/100 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 Ambler · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 22.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Wissahickon Shs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wissahickon Shs ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Ambler, PA.
School address
District: Wissahickon Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420240003247 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Wissahickon Shs held near 1,457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 113.6 → 116.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 420240003247 · Ambler, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,480 enr · 13.1:1 · 22.5% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Wissahickon Ms (1,208 students)
Wissahickon Shs held near 1,457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 113.6 → 116.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Wissahickon Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wissahickon Shs
1,480 students
- Wissahickon Ms
Wissahickon Ms
1,208 students
- Shady Grove El
Shady Grove El Sch
698 students
- Stony Creek El
Stony Creek El Sch
643 students
- Lower Gwynedd
Lower Gwynedd El Sch
630 students
- Blue Bell El S 522
Blue Bell El Sch
522 students
What this shows Wissahickon Shs reports 1,480 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wissahickon Shs compares
Wissahickon 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.5% | ▼ 61% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,480 | top 4% | - | - |
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.
1,480
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
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
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$21,519
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.2%
Asian 17.3%
African American 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 6.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Wissahickon Shs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wissahickon Sd reports $21,519 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wissahickon Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wissahickon Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shady Grove El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stony Creek El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lower Gwynedd El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Bell El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wissahickon Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~1,480 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wissahickon Shs
How many students attend Wissahickon Shs?
Wissahickon Shs has 1,480 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ambler, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,459 (2022-23) → 1,457 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wissahickon Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Wissahickon Shs 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 Wissahickon Shs?
22.5% of students at Wissahickon Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wissahickon Shs?
The largest demographic group at Wissahickon Shs is White at 55.2% of enrollment, in Ambler, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wissahickon Shs?
Wissahickon Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Wissahickon Shs rank among public schools in Ambler?
By Resource Investment Index, Wissahickon Shs ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Ambler, 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 Wissahickon Sd?
Besides Wissahickon Shs, Wissahickon Sd also operates Wissahickon Ms (1,208 students), Shady Grove El Sch (698 students), and Stony Creek El Sch (643 students). See the Wissahickon Sd district page for the complete list.