- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Beaver Falls, PA
Beaver Falls Area Shs
Federal NCES profile for Beaver Falls Area Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420363000649
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 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
Beaver Falls Area Shs earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Beaver Falls · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 88.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Beaver Falls Area Shs has class sizes larger than 86% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beaver Falls Area Shs ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Beaver Falls, PA.
School address
District: Big Beaver Falls Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420363000649 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Beaver Falls Area Shs held near 480 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 31.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 420363000649 · Beaver Falls, PA High · SMALL · TRAD
486 enr · 16.2:1 · 88.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Central El Sch (466 students)
Beaver Falls Area Shs held near 480 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 31.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Beaver Falls Area Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Beaver Falls Area Shs
486 students
- Central El Sch
Central El Sch
466 students
- Beaver Falls M
Beaver Falls Ms
360 students
- Big Beaver El
Big Beaver El Sch
301 students
What this shows Beaver Falls Area Shs reports 486 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beaver Falls Area Shs compares
Beaver Falls Area Shs 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.9% | ▲ 53% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
486
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 86% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.9%
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
$16,241
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
156
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.9%
African American 26.5%
Two or More 17.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Beaver Falls Area Shs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Big Beaver Falls Area Sd reports $16,241 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beaver Falls Area Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beaver Falls Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Big Beaver El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beaver Falls Area Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Beaver Falls
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~486 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beaver Falls Area Shs
How many students attend Beaver Falls Area Shs?
Beaver Falls Area Shs has 486 students enrolled. It is a high school in Beaver Falls, PA. CCD year-over-year: 469 (2022-23) → 480 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beaver Falls Area Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Beaver Falls Area Shs is 16.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beaver Falls Area Shs?
88.9% of students at Beaver Falls Area Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beaver Falls Area Shs?
The largest demographic group at Beaver Falls Area Shs is White at 51.9% of enrollment, in Beaver Falls, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beaver Falls Area Shs?
Beaver Falls Area Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Beaver Falls Area Shs rank among public schools in Beaver Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Beaver Falls Area Shs ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Beaver Falls, 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 Beaver Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Big Beaver Falls Area Sd?
Besides Beaver Falls Area Shs, Big Beaver Falls Area Sd also operates Central El Sch (466 students), Beaver Falls Ms (360 students), and Big Beaver El Sch (301 students). See the Big Beaver Falls Area Sd district page for the complete list.