Overview
Penncrest HS is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Media, Pennsylvania. The school enrolls 1,227 students. It is part of the Rose Tree Media 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.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
21% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 70% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictRose Tree Media SD
County42045
CityMedia
ZIP19063
Charter SchoolNo
Magnet SchoolNo
Title INo
NCES School ID422055001942
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment1,227
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 %21%
State Avg70%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)