At a glance
Reported students
2,256
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
134.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.8:1
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
477.5
Norristown Area HS: 2,256 reported students.
State peer staffing position
88th percentile
16.8:1 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
- 2,225
- Teachers (FTE)
- 118
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.9:1
What the reported data says about Norristown Area HS
Norristown Area HS is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Norristown. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Norristown Area SD. NCES reports 2,256 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 16.8:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (55.3%) and Black (26.3%). English learners represent 12.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 23.7%. 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 Norristown Area HS
- 1How do the reported 16.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 134.5 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 6 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
- 12.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 23.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10.5%
- Hispanic55.3%
- Black26.3%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.5%
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 Norristown Area SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Roosevelt Campus of the Norristown Area HS
High · Grades 09–12
180 reported students
East Norriton MS
Middle · Grades 05–08
836 reported students
Eisenhower MS
Middle · Grades 05–08
781 reported students
Blockson MS
Middle · Grades 05–08
695 reported students
Marshall Street El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–04
585 reported students
Whitehall El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–04
503 reported students
Public schools near Norristown Area 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Campus of the Norristown Area HS High · Norristown Area SD | 09–12 | 180 | 1.9 mi |
| Methacton HS High · Methacton SD | 09–12 | 1,499 | 2.8 mi |
| Central Montco Technical High School High · Central Montco Technical HS | 09–12 | 3 | 2.9 mi |
| Upper Merion Area HS High · Upper Merion Area SD | 09–12 | 1,326 | 3.6 mi |
| Plymouth-Whitemarsh SHS High · Colonial SD | 09–12 | 1,637 | 5.8 mi |
| North Montco Technical Career Center High · North Montco Technical Career Center | 09–12 | 32 | 6.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Norristown Area HS
What grades does Norristown Area HS serve?
Norristown Area HS reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Norristown Area SD.
How many students attend Norristown Area HS?
Norristown Area HS reported 2,256 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 2,225 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Norristown Area HS?
The calculated ratio is 16.8:1, based on 2,256 students and 134.5 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 Norristown Area HS a public, charter, or magnet school?
Norristown Area HS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Norristown Area SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Norristown Area HS in?
Norristown Area HS is part of Norristown Area SD, based in Norristown, PA, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Norristown Area HS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Roosevelt Campus of the Norristown Area HS (1.9 mi), Methacton HS (2.8 mi), Central Montco Technical High School (2.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.