North Penn SD

North Penn SD is a suburban school district located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, serving 12,912 students across 17 schools. The district experienced modest enrollment growth of 1.0% in the prior year, indicating relative stability in student population.

Academically, North Penn SD demonstrates performance above state averages. Math proficiency reaches 59.1% compared to the state average of 43.3%, while reading proficiency stands at 61.6% versus the state average of 49.8%. The district's graduation rate of 94.3% exceeds Pennsylvania's average of 89.5%, with a notably low dropout rate of 0.4%. Chronic absenteeism is reported at 7.7%.

The district employs 959 teachers, maintaining a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. Student demographics reflect significant diversity, with 52.0% White, 20.9% Asian, 10.2% Hispanic, and 9.0% Black students. The district serves 38.8% economically disadvantaged students and 20.4% of students with disabilities. English learners comprise 9.0% of enrollment.

Financially, North Penn SD operates with substantially higher per-pupil spending of $22,637 compared to the state average of $10,570. The total operating budget is $304.7 million. Revenue sources are heavily weighted toward local funding at 77.4%, with state funding providing 20.2% and federal sources contributing 2.1%. This funding structure reflects a district with significant local tax base resources.