At a glance
Reported students
2,151
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
147.34
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania high enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
552
Bensalem Twp HS: 2,151 reported students.
State peer staffing position
69th percentile
14.6:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 2,013
- Teachers (FTE)
- 126.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.9:1
What the reported data says about Bensalem Twp HS
Bensalem Twp HS is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Bensalem. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Bensalem Township SD. NCES reports 2,151 students for 2024–25.
Among 712 high schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 571 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.6:1, close to the Pennsylvania median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (45.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%). English learners represent 7.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 14 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Bensalem Twp HS
- 1How do the reported 14.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 147.34 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 21.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 8
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White45.3%
- Hispanic20%
- Black13.2%
- Asian17.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
14 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Bensalem Township SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Valley El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–06
588 reported students
Belmont Hills El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–06
580 reported students
Cornwells El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–06
556 reported students
Robert K Shafer MS
Middle · Grades 07–08
552 reported students
Samuel K Faust El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–06
546 reported students
Russell C Struble El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–06
496 reported students
Public schools near Bensalem Twp HS
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush High · Philadelphia City SD | 09–12 | 599 | 3 mi |
| Neshaminy HS High · Neshaminy SD | 09–12 | 2,916 | 3.3 mi |
| Truman SHS High · Bristol Township SD | 09–12 | 1,626 | 4.1 mi |
| Swenson Arts and Technology High School High · Philadelphia City SD | 09–12 | 805 | 4.6 mi |
| Bristol HS High · Bristol Borough SD | 09–12 | 318 | 4.6 mi |
| Washington George HS High · Philadelphia City SD | 09–12 | 1,755 | 5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bensalem Twp HS
What grades does Bensalem Twp HS serve?
Bensalem Twp HS reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Bensalem Township SD.
How many students attend Bensalem Twp HS?
Bensalem Twp HS reported 2,151 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 712 Pennsylvania high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,013 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bensalem Twp HS?
The calculated ratio is 14.6:1, based on 2,151 students and 147.34 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bensalem Twp HS a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bensalem Twp HS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bensalem Township SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Bensalem Twp HS in?
Bensalem Twp HS is part of Bensalem Township SD, based in Bensalem, PA, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bensalem Twp HS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush (3 mi), Neshaminy HS (3.3 mi), Truman SHS (4.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.