Overview
Reading SHS is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Reading, Pennsylvania. The school enrolls 4,779 students. It is part of the Reading SD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Pennsylvania state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Very large student body
4,779 students — some students report feeling anonymous in very large high schools
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictReading SD
County42011
CityReading
ZIP19604
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID422004000859
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment4,779
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %100%
State Avg70%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)