Norristown Area High School

Norristown Area High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1900 Eagle Dr,  Norristown, PA
Norristown Area School District
3.4
2.7
2,229 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
31%
Reading Proficiency
44%
Average GPA
3.31
Graduation Rate
85%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.31
Reading Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
31%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
130
Full Time Teachers
130
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1110
Math
550
Verbal
550
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
25
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
33.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
334:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.2%
Female
47.8%
Hispanic
50.6%
Black
29.4%
White
12.5%
Two or more races
6.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Temple University 298 Students
Drexel University 204 Students
Penn State 188 Students
West Chester University of Pennsylvania 175 Students
Montgomery County Community College - Blue Bell 175 Students
University of Pittsburgh 129 Students
University of Pennsylvania 128 Students
Villanova University 104 Students
Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg 98 Students
Gwynedd Mercy University 89 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 120 Students
Psychology 102 Students
Business 90 Students
Biology 76 Students
Computer Science 44 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 42 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 41 Students
Accounting 31 Students
Finance 28 Students
Marketing 25 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 172 Reviews
2.0 Alum
1/24/2025
This high school needs to see a change in the care to each individual. At this school, every kid is grouped together as one and is labeled based off of group performance. There is no time being sacrificed to make sure all students are thought of and given the education they deserve to strive in life.
4.0 Senior
7/10/2024
My overall experience has been pretty well with NAHS. There have been some difficulties with teachers and academics, but they have been solved quickly. The majority of teachers are open to friendship with students, creating a very comfortable environment between the staff and students.
3.0 Sophomore
6/30/2024
My overall experience at Norristown Area High School was something. I dont know much about the experience since it was my first year there but the staff were nice but the amount of fights, violence, and vaping was alot and not plesant. I had some amazing teachers and a teacher that i didnt like but also didnt dislike. The academic part about the school was average.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.7 10 Reviews
3.0 other
12/25/2024
I graduated from NAHS in 2019. There are constant fights, but if you stay out of the drama and focused on your education you will be alright. The school has gone very downhill since Covid, but what hasn’t? If the school received more funding for better resources and support for teachers, maybe their...
1.0 other
11/30/2022
This school is not recommended for people who havent lived in a tuff neighborhood before. From a old teachers perspective i noticed the constant lack of teacher care of fights and effort to help students out with grades or bring forward more effort is disgusting. 1 Star.
5.0 student
12/13/2019
Very well... . . . . Honestly love it
1.0 other
5/9/2018
I graduated in 1977. It was a decent school. The school is neglected, the students are not ready for college or anything else. All we do is raise taxes. You cant sell a home in the district because young couples do not want to send their children here. Absolutely disgraceful!

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Norristown Area High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Norristown, PA and is served by the Norristown Area School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 2,229 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 31% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 44% are proficient in reading. Norristown Area High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.31, the graduation rate is 85%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1110 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $401,804. Discover additional schools in the area, like Martin Saints Classical High School, TLC Leadership Academy at Audubon, YSC Academy, and more. Learn more about what Norristown has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Norristown Area High School.

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