- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Belle Vernon, PA
Belle Vernon Area Hs
Federal NCES profile for Belle Vernon Area Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420321004930
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belle Vernon Area Hs earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Belle Vernon · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 34.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Belle Vernon Area Hs has class sizes larger than 91% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belle Vernon Area Hs ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Belle Vernon, PA.
School address
District: Belle Vernon Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420321004930 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Belle Vernon Area Hs held near 749 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 43.5 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 420321004930 · Belle Vernon, PA High · MID · TRAD
735 enr · 17.1:1 · 34.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Rostraver El Sch (660 students)
Belle Vernon Area Hs held near 749 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 43.5 → 43.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Belle Vernon Area Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Belle Vernon Area Hs
735 students
- Rostraver El S
Rostraver El Sch
660 students
- Marion El Sch
Marion El Sch
635 students
- Belle Vernon A
Belle Vernon Area Ms
386 students
What this shows Belle Vernon Area Hs reports 735 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belle Vernon Area Hs compares
Belle Vernon 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.4% | ▼ 41% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 735 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
735
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.8%
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
$15,225
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 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
African American 3.4%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.2, Belle Vernon Area Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Belle Vernon Area Sd reports $15,225 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belle Vernon Area Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rostraver El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marion El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belle Vernon Area Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belle Vernon Area Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~735 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belle Vernon Area Hs
How many students attend Belle Vernon Area Hs?
Belle Vernon Area Hs has 735 students enrolled. It is a high school in Belle Vernon, PA. CCD year-over-year: 752 (2022-23) → 749 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belle Vernon Area Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Belle Vernon Area Hs is 17.1:1, which is 26% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belle Vernon Area Hs?
34.4% of students at Belle Vernon Area Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belle Vernon Area Hs?
The largest demographic group at Belle Vernon Area Hs is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Belle Vernon, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belle Vernon Area Hs?
Belle Vernon Area Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Belle Vernon Area Hs rank among public schools in Belle Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Belle Vernon Area Hs ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Belle Vernon, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Belle Vernon Area Sd?
Besides Belle Vernon Area Hs, Belle Vernon Area Sd also operates Rostraver El Sch (660 students), Marion El Sch (635 students), and Belle Vernon Area Ms (386 students). See the Belle Vernon Area Sd district page for the complete list.