Norristown Area High School
School Overview
Norristown Area High School is a public school located in Norristown, Pennsylvania. It is a school in Norristown Area School District district.
According to the Pennsylvania state assessment result, 49% of students are proficient in Math learning and 64% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,713 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1 where a total of 119 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,713 students are attending Norristown Area High School. By gender, there are 882 and 831 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Norristown Area High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 109 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 20 | 15 | 5 |
| Asian | 8 | 3 | 5 |
| Black | 29 | 15 | 14 |
| White | 49 | 18 | 31 |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| IDEA program | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 109 | 53 | 56 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 119 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Norristown Area High School and the students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. All teachers are certified. 95.8% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 119 | Students per teacher: 14 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 119 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 1.7% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3 | 2.5% |
| School counselors | 7 | Students per counselor: 245 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 6 | - |
| Nurses | 2 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 26,067 Households |
| Population | 62,588 |
| Male | 30,732 |
| Female | 33,385 |
| Child Population | 17,921 |
| Total Housing Units | 28,831 Units |
| Average House Value | $204,600 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,150 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.20% |
| Average Household Income | $61,687 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 89.91% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Norristown Area High School offers 13 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 411 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 316 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Norristown Area High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 13 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 411 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 43 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 34 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 335 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 316 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Norristown Area School District
In Norristown Area School District, 12 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in NORRISTOWN, Pennsylvania
2 private schools are serving students in NORRISTOWN, Pennsylvania. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.