How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Highlands SD | Shamokin Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania | Coal Township, Pennsylvania |
| Total Enrollment | 2,218 | 2,213 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Highlands SD | Shamokin Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,428 | $15,988 |
| Federal Revenue | 7.3% | 16.3% |
| State Revenue | 47.4% | 59.7% |
| Local Revenue | 45.2% | 23.9% |
Highlands SD
Federal State Local
Shamokin Area SD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Highlands SD | Shamokin Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69.8% | 75.0% |
| African American | 10.0% | 4.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.3% | 16.4% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 14.7% | 3.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 96.8% | 99.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Highlands SD | Shamokin Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 11 | 9 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 454:1 | 904:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 30.7% | 41.8% |
School Types
Highlands SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Shamokin Area SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.