Enrollment
493
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aliquippa, PA
Aliquippa Jshs
Federal NCES profile for Aliquippa Jshs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 420213007336
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aliquippa Jshs earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Aliquippa · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 87.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Aliquippa Jshs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aliquippa Jshs ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Aliquippa, PA.
School address
District: Aliquippa Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420213007336 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.6%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aliquippa Jshs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aliquippa Jshs
Aliquippa Jshs is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, enrolling 493 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 87.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 493 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 575 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #248.
Its student body is led by African American (68%) and White (12%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 247 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Aliquippa's public schools, it stands alongside Center Grange Primary School (496 students): Aliquippa Jshs is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.1:1 vs 16.5:1).
Its district, Aliquippa Sd, also runs Aliquippa El Sch (480 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Aliquippa Jshs compares
Aliquippa Jshs on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.6% | ▲ 51% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
87.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,060
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 68.4%
White 11.6%
Two or More 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 68.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Aliquippa Jshs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aliquippa Sd, which includes Aliquippa Jshs.
$18,060
Per student
+1%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.8%
State 66.1%
Federal 2.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Aliquippa Jshs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aliquippa El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aliquippa Jshs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Aliquippa
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~493 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Aliquippa Jshs
How many students attend Aliquippa Jshs?
Aliquippa Jshs has 493 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aliquippa, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aliquippa Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at Aliquippa Jshs is 14.1:1, which is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aliquippa Jshs?
87.6% of students at Aliquippa Jshs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aliquippa Jshs?
The largest demographic group at Aliquippa Jshs is African American at 68.4% of enrollment, in Aliquippa, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aliquippa Jshs?
Aliquippa Jshs has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aliquippa Jshs rank among public schools in Aliquippa?
By Resource Investment Index, Aliquippa Jshs ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Aliquippa, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Aliquippa on the city page.
Is Aliquippa Jshs a good school?
Aliquippa Jshs earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Aliquippa Sd?
Besides Aliquippa Jshs, Aliquippa Sd also operates Aliquippa El Sch (480 students). See the Aliquippa Sd district page for the complete list.
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