- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bangor, PA
Bangor Area Hs
Federal NCES profile for Bangor Area Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420300003434
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bangor Area Hs earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Bangor · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bangor Area Hs has class sizes larger than 72% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bangor Area Hs ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Bangor, PA.
School address
District: Bangor Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420300003434 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Bangor Area Hs held near 903 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.6 → 59.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 420300003434 · Bangor, PA High · MID · TRAD
883 enr · 14.7:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Five Points El Sch (580 students)
Bangor Area Hs held near 903 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.6 → 59.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Bangor Area Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bangor Area Hs
883 students
- Five Points El
Five Points El Sch
580 students
- Bangor Area Ms
Bangor Area Ms
421 students
- Defranco El Sc
Defranco El Sch
413 students
- Washington El
Washington El Sch
375 students
What this shows Bangor Area Hs reports 883 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bangor Area Hs compares
Bangor Area 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 45% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 883 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
883
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.4%
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
$17,555
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 81.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.8, Bangor Area Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bangor Area Sd reports $17,555 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bangor Area Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Points El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bangor Area Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Defranco El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bangor Area Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~883 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bangor Area Hs
How many students attend Bangor Area Hs?
Bangor Area Hs has 883 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bangor, PA. CCD year-over-year: 887 (2022-23) → 903 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bangor Area Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Bangor Area Hs is 14.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bangor Area Hs?
31.9% of students at Bangor Area Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bangor Area Hs?
The largest demographic group at Bangor Area Hs is White at 81.9% of enrollment, in Bangor, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bangor Area Hs?
Bangor Area Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Bangor Area Hs rank among public schools in Bangor?
By Resource Investment Index, Bangor Area Hs ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Bangor, 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 Bangor on the city page.
What other schools are in Bangor Area Sd?
Besides Bangor Area Hs, Bangor Area Sd also operates Five Points El Sch (580 students), Bangor Area Ms (421 students), and Defranco El Sch (413 students). See the Bangor Area Sd district page for the complete list.