At a glance
Reported students
1,637
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
110
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania high enrollment
91st percentile
Compared with 712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
612
Plymouth-Whitemarsh SHS: 1,637 reported students.
State peer staffing position
72nd percentile
14.9:1 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
- 1,527
- Teachers (FTE)
- 117
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.1:1
What the reported data says about Plymouth-Whitemarsh SHS
Plymouth-Whitemarsh SHS is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Plymouth Meeting. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Colonial SD. NCES reports 1,637 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 91st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, above 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 (69.7%) and Black (12.8%). English learners represent 4.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18%. 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 27 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Plymouth-Whitemarsh SHS
- 1How do the reported 14.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 110 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 18%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White69.7%
- Hispanic6.9%
- Black12.8%
- Asian5.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.8%
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
27 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 Colonial SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Colonial MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,268 reported students
Colonial El Sch
Elementary · Grades 04–05
857 reported students
Plymouth El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–03
612 reported students
Ridge Park El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–03
525 reported students
Whitemarsh El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–03
511 reported students
Conshohocken El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–03
247 reported students
Public schools near Plymouth-Whitemarsh SHS
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lankenau HS High · Philadelphia City SD | 09–12 | 228 | 2.7 mi |
| Central Montco Technical High School High · Central Montco Technical HS | 09–12 | 3 | 3 mi |
| Springfield Twp HS High · Springfield Township SD | 09–12 | 762 | 3.9 mi |
| Roosevelt Campus of the Norristown Area HS High · Norristown Area SD | 09–12 | 180 | 4.2 mi |
| Saul W B Agricultural School High · Philadelphia City SD | 09–12 | 417 | 4.3 mi |
| Harriton SHS High · Lower Merion SD | 09–12 | 1,239 | 4.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Plymouth-Whitemarsh SHS
What grades does Plymouth-Whitemarsh SHS serve?
Plymouth-Whitemarsh SHS reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Colonial SD.
How many students attend Plymouth-Whitemarsh SHS?
Plymouth-Whitemarsh SHS reported 1,637 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 91st percentile among 712 Pennsylvania high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,527 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Plymouth-Whitemarsh SHS?
The calculated ratio is 14.9:1, based on 1,637 students and 110 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 Plymouth-Whitemarsh SHS a public, charter, or magnet school?
Plymouth-Whitemarsh SHS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Colonial SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Plymouth-Whitemarsh SHS in?
Plymouth-Whitemarsh SHS is part of Colonial SD, based in Plymouth Meeting, PA, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Plymouth-Whitemarsh SHS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lankenau HS (2.7 mi), Central Montco Technical High School (3 mi), Springfield Twp HS (3.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.