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Quakertown Community HS

Grades 09–12 · High · Quakertown, PA · NCES 421989001128

At a glance

Reported students

1,570

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

96.82

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

16.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Pennsylvania high enrollment

90th percentile

Compared with 712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

423

Quakertown Community HS: 1,570 reported students.

State peer staffing position

84th percentile

16.2:1 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
1,698
Teachers (FTE)
109.66
Student–teacher ratio
15.5:1

What the reported data says about Quakertown Community HS

Quakertown Community HS is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Quakertown. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Quakertown Community SD. NCES reports 1,570 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 90th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.2:1, 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 (74.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.9%). English learners represent 1.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.3%. 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 27 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Quakertown Community HS

  1. 1How do the reported 16.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 96.82 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
1.5%
Students with disabilities
19.3%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
6
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
1
Social workers (FTE)
0.13

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White74.4%
  • Hispanic13.9%
  • Black3.1%
  • Asian3.2%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
  • Multiracial5%

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.

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Public schools near Quakertown Community HS

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Pennridge HS

High · Pennridge SD

09–122,1254.9 mi
Upper Bucks County Technical School

High · Upper Bucks County Technical School

09–12305.7 mi
Southern Lehigh SHS

High · Southern Lehigh SD

09–121,0137.4 mi
Upper Perkiomen HS

High · Upper Perkiomen SD

09–121,0218.7 mi
Saucon Valley SHS

High · Saucon Valley SD

09–126279.4 mi
Palisades HS

High · Palisades SD

09–124659.6 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Quakertown Community HS

What grades does Quakertown Community HS serve?

Quakertown Community HS reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Quakertown Community SD.

How many students attend Quakertown Community HS?

Quakertown Community HS reported 1,570 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 90th percentile among 712 Pennsylvania high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,698 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Quakertown Community HS?

The calculated ratio is 16.2:1, based on 1,570 students and 96.82 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 Quakertown Community HS a public, charter, or magnet school?

Quakertown Community HS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Quakertown Community SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

Which school district is Quakertown Community HS in?

Quakertown Community HS is part of Quakertown Community SD, based in Quakertown, PA, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Quakertown Community HS?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pennridge HS (4.9 mi), Upper Bucks County Technical School (5.7 mi), Southern Lehigh SHS (7.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.