At a glance
Reported students
2,847
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
218.69
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania high enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
473.5
Pennsbury HS: 2,847 reported students.
State peer staffing position
47th percentile
13:1 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
- 2,897
- Teachers (FTE)
- 221
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.1:1
What the reported data says about Pennsbury HS
Pennsbury HS is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Fairless Hills. It is one of 14 current school records connected to Pennsbury SD. NCES reports 2,847 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 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13:1, 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 (71.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.2%). English learners represent 1.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 24.4%. 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 24 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Pennsbury HS
- 1How do the reported 13:1 student–teacher ratio and 218.69 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 15 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 24.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 15
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 3
- 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
- White71.5%
- Hispanic8.2%
- Black6.2%
- Asian7.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.2%
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
24 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 Pennsbury SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
William Penn MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
904 reported students
Pennwood MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
740 reported students
Charles H Boehm MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
651 reported students
Eleanor Roosevelt El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
583 reported students
Edgewood El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
557 reported students
Afton El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
483 reported students
Public schools near Pennsbury 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucks County Technical High School High · Bucks County Technical High School | 09–12 | 1,415 | 1.3 mi |
| Center for Student Learning CS at Pennsbury High · Charter · Center for Student Learning CS at Pennsbury | 06–12 | 170 | 2 mi |
| Truman SHS High · Bristol Township SD | 09–12 | 1,626 | 3 mi |
| Morrisville HS High · Morrisville Borough SD | 06–12 | 405 | 3.5 mi |
| Bristol HS High · Bristol Borough SD | 09–12 | 318 | 4.5 mi |
| New Jersey State Prison High · Office of Educational Services Department of Corrections | 10–12 | 0 | 4.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pennsbury HS
What grades does Pennsbury HS serve?
Pennsbury HS reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Pennsbury SD.
How many students attend Pennsbury HS?
Pennsbury HS reported 2,847 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 712 Pennsylvania high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,897 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pennsbury HS?
The calculated ratio is 13:1, based on 2,847 students and 218.69 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 Pennsbury HS a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pennsbury HS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Pennsbury SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Pennsbury HS in?
Pennsbury HS is part of Pennsbury SD, based in Fallsington, PA, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pennsbury HS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bucks County Technical High School (1.3 mi), Center for Student Learning CS at Pennsbury (2 mi), Truman SHS (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.