PennsylvaniaSchoolsReading SHS

Reading SHS

PublicGrades 912
Reading, Pennsylvania · Reading SD
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students4,779
Student:Teacher18.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch100%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 415
4,779
Total Enrollment
State avg: 70%
100%+30.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
18.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

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)