Reading SHS
Reported Enrollment
5,213
students
District
Reading SD
County Context Score
61/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
801 N 13th St, Reading, PA, 19604
School District
Reading SD
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 422004000859
- District ID
- 4220040
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
5,213 students
School Setting
City: Small
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Reading SHS is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Berks County has 94 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 19 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
Compare before choosing
What Reading SHS tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Reading SD, Berks County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- City: Small matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Reading SHS. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Reading SD.
5,213 students
Reading SHS reports 5,213 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 20 other high schools in Berks County with enrollment data, 20 report fewer students and 0 report more. The peer median is 755 students.
21 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 795 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
19 district schools
Reading SD lists 13 primary, 5 middle, 1 high schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
13
Middle
5
High
1
Other
0
Nearby context inside Reading SD
Same-level peers to open next
School Profile FAQ
Is Reading SHS a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Reading SD.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Reading SHS?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Reading SHS data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Reading SHS with nearby schools?
Reading SHS should be compared with 21 high schools in Berks County, plus other schools in Reading SD. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Reading SHS?
Before using Reading SHS in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Reading SD.
Part of Reading SD
Reading SHS is one of 19 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 17,185 students across 19 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
19
Reported Enrollment
17,185
19 schools reporting
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- Glenside El SchPK–4 · PrimaryListed only
- Riverside El SchPK–4 · PrimaryListed only
- Lauers Park El SchPK–4 · PrimaryListed only
- Southern MS5–8 · MiddleListed only
- Northwest MS5–8 · MiddleListed only
- Northeast MS5–8 · MiddleProfile
Berks County Schools
County Context Score
61/100
County-level composite across 94 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.