- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pittsburgh, PA
Avonworth Hs
Federal NCES profile for Avonworth Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420282005199
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Avonworth Hs earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #10 of 16
- high schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 11.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Avonworth Hs has class sizes smaller than 78% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Avonworth Hs ranks #10 of 16 high schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Avonworth Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420282005199 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Avonworth Hs held near 583 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 50.0 → 50.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 420282005199 · Pittsburgh, PA High · MID · TRAD
579 enr · 11.6:1 · 11.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Avonworth El Sch (478 students)
Avonworth Hs held near 583 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE held 50.0 → 50.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Avonworth Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Avonworth Hs
579 students
- Avonworth El S
Avonworth El Sch
478 students
- Avonworth Ms
Avonworth Ms
446 students
- Avonworth Prim
Avonworth Primary Center
423 students
What this shows Avonworth Hs reports 579 students on the CCD universe file.
How Avonworth Hs compares
Avonworth Hs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.3% | ▼ 81% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 579 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
579
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 22% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,960
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 579 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.7%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
African American 2.8%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.4, Avonworth Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Avonworth Sd reports $15,960 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Avonworth Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avonworth El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Avonworth Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Avonworth Primary Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Avonworth Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar high schools in Pittsburgh
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Mt Lebanon Shs
Standard public school
1,772 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
North Hills Shs
Standard public school
1,443 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs
Standard public school
1,386 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Fox Chapel Area Hs
Standard public school
1,360 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Upper Saint Clair Hs
Standard public school
1,269 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Shaler Area Hs
Standard public school
1,160 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~579 students)
Frequently asked questions about Avonworth Hs
How many students attend Avonworth Hs?
Avonworth Hs has 579 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pittsburgh, PA. CCD year-over-year: 564 (2022-23) → 583 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avonworth Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Avonworth Hs is 11.6:1, which is 15% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Avonworth Hs?
11.3% of students at Avonworth Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Avonworth Hs?
The largest demographic group at Avonworth Hs is White at 86.7% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Avonworth Hs?
Avonworth Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Avonworth Hs rank among high schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Avonworth Hs ranks #10 of 16 high schools in Pittsburgh, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Pittsburgh on the city page.
What other schools are in Avonworth Sd?
Besides Avonworth Hs, Avonworth Sd also operates Avonworth El Sch (478 students), Avonworth Ms (446 students), and Avonworth Primary Center (423 students). See the Avonworth Sd district page for the complete list.