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Reading SHS

801 N 13th St, Reading, PA 19604Reading SD →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
5,213
Students
Total enrolled
71%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 18% vs nat'l
$17,649
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 23% vs nat'l
21.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 42% vs nat'l
49/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 5,213 students in grades 09–12 in Reading, Pennsylvania.
23% above average funding
District spends $17,649 per pupil, 23% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 49th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Reading SHS is a very large high in Reading, Pennsylvania, serving grades 09–12 with 5,213 students. The district invests $17,649 per student — 23% above the national average of $14,347, with a 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 86% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The 71% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at Reading SHS

5,213
Total Students
21.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
86%
Free Lunch
239
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution2,690 male · 2,523 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility86%
National avg 52% · 4,470 students
Student Composition
86%
White4%
Hispanic / Latino86%
Black7%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 422004000859

Academic Outcomes at Reading SHS

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
71
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
71%
State avg
90%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
49
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 49th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 76th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 19604

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,649Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,649
State avg
$97,525
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,766
Student Support$3,353
Administration$2,118
Operations$2,647
Other$1,765
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,649 spent per student, an estimated $7,818 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
70%
16%
State government
70.2%
Local (property tax)
15.9%
Federal programs
13.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,649/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 71% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
  • 86% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Amanda E Stout El SchRiverside El SchThirteenth & Union El SchMillmont El Sch
+9 more
↓
Middle
Central MSNortheast MSNorthwest MSSouthern MS
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyBerks County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictReading SD →
Phone: (610)371-5705
NCES ID: 422004000859
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Reading seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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Mid
Central MS
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Mid
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Mid
Northwest MS
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Elem
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Mid
Southern MS
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Elem
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Mid
Southwest MS
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Elem
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District School Rankings
Location
801 N 13th St, Reading, PA 19604
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.