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Norristown Area High School

Norristown Area SD · Montgomery County · 1900 Eagle Dr, Norristown, PA 19403.0

(610)630-5090

2/10
#540
Rank 540 out of 625
Top 86%
English Language Arts2/10 · #549 · 13th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #519 · 17th percentile
Science2/10 · #535 · 13th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Norristown Area High School serves a diverse, working-class community just outside Philadelphia in Montgomery County, where families are deeply rooted in the area's rich history as one of Pennsylvania's oldest boroughs. The school draws students from a wide range of backgrounds, making it a genuinely multicultural environment that reflects the real texture of the region. Families who value community connection and urban character over suburban polish — and who are willing to seek out extracurricular and enrichment opportunities beyond the school walls — will find Norristown's close-knit, gritty character part of the appeal.

Student Demographics

451 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
237 (53%)
African American
113 (25%)
White
68 (15%)
Multiple Races
26 (6%)
Other
7 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners90 (20%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged299 (66%)
Students with Disabilities91 (20%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,260
Enrollment
154.7
Teachers (FTE)
14.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

82.3%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

14
AP Courses
offered
7.1%
AP Participation
of students
165
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #186 · 72nd percentile

74 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found