- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Aliquippa Jshs shrank from 474 students in 2022-23 to 430 in 2023-24 (-9.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.4 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 420213007336 · Aliquippa, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
493 enr · 14.1:1 · 87.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Aliquippa El Sch (480 students)
Aliquippa Jshs shrank from 474 students in 2022-23 to 430 in 2023-24 (-9.3%). Teacher FTE lost 35.4 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
How Aliquippa Jshs compares
Aliquippa Jshs is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$20,555
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
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.
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
District finance for Aliquippa Sd reports $20,555 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Similar other schools in Aliquippa
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~493 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 474 (2022-23) → 430 (2023-24), down 44.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.