Norristown Area HS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Norristown, Pennsylvania 19403 · Norristown Area SD
#475 of 618 high schools in Pennsylvania
#9963 of 16,910 nationally
About Norristown Area HS
Norristown Area HS is a public high located in Norristown, in the Norristown Area SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,256 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 44.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 475th of 618 ranked high schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (65th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,256.
There are 13 schools in Norristown; Norristown Area HS ranks 3rd of 13 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)49%
- Reading proficiency (30%)64%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Norristown Area HS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,256
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 64%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 49%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Norristown Area HS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Whitehall El Sch
Norristown · Public elementary · Grades K–4
503 students · 328 m away
Paul V Fly El Sch
Norristown · Public elementary · Grades K–4
452 students · 1.2 km away
Marshall Street El Sch
Norristown · Public elementary · Grades K–4
585 students · 2.1 km away
Blockson MS
Norristown · Public middle · Grades 5–8
695 students · 2.3 km away
Eisenhower MS
Norristown · Public middle · Grades 5–8
781 students · 2.8 km away
Roosevelt Campus of the Norristown Area HS
Norristown · Public high · Grades 9–12
180 students · 3.0 km away
Cole Manor El Sch
Norristown · Public elementary · Grades K–4
347 students · 3.4 km away
Davenport El Sch
Norristown · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
361 students · 3.5 km away
East Norriton MS
Norristown · Public middle · Grades 5–8
836 students · 3.5 km away
Hancock El Sch
Norristown · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
347 students · 3.9 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Pennsylvania with a comparable Enrollment.
Altoona Area HS
Altoona · Public high · Grades 6–12
2,255 students
Conestoga SHS
Berwyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,264 students
Hempfield SHS
Landisville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,281 students
Seneca Valley HS
Harmony · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,282 students
Chambersburg Area SHS
Chambersburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,319 students
Central HS
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,329 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Norristown Area HS a good school?
Norristown Area HS has a Success Index (US) of 44.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #475 of 618 in Pennsylvania. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Norristown Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Norristown Area HS ranks #475 of 618 high schools in Pennsylvania and #9963 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Norristown Area HS?
Norristown Area HS had 2,256 students in 2025.
Is Norristown Area HS a elementary school or a high school?
Norristown Area HS is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Norristown Area HS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Norristown Area HS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.