Enrollment
248
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Berlin, PA
Berlin Brothersvalley Shs
Federal NCES profile for Berlin Brothersvalley Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420342006207
👥 S:T ratio 63
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berlin Brothersvalley Shs earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Berlin · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 26.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Berlin Brothersvalley Shs has class sizes smaller than 95% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berlin Brothersvalley Shs ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Berlin, PA.
School address
District: Berlin Brothersvalley Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420342006207 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.3%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Berlin Brothersvalley Shs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Berlin Brothersvalley Shs
Berlin Brothersvalley Shs is a small high school in Berlin, Pennsylvania, enrolling 248 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.2:1, Berlin Brothersvalley Shs is leaner than roughly 95% of Pennsylvania schools and 32% under the state's 13.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 248 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 167 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #32.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 248 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Berlin Brothersvalley Sd also operates Berlin Brothersvalley El Sch (290 students) and Berlin Brothersvalley Ms (231 students) alongside Berlin Brothersvalley Shs.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Berlin Brothersvalley Shs compares
Berlin Brothersvalley Shs on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.2:1 | ▼ 32% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.3% | ▼ 55% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 248 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
248
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 5% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,831
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 94.0%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, Berlin Brothersvalley Shs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Berlin Brothersvalley Sd, which includes Berlin Brothersvalley Shs.
$15,831
Per student
-12%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.2%
State 61.5%
Federal 9.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Berlin Brothersvalley Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Brothersvalley El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berlin Brothersvalley Ms | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berlin Brothersvalley Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~248 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Berlin Brothersvalley Shs
How many students attend Berlin Brothersvalley Shs?
Berlin Brothersvalley Shs has 248 students enrolled. It is a high school in Berlin, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berlin Brothersvalley Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Berlin Brothersvalley Shs is 9.2:1, which is 32% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 41% 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 Berlin Brothersvalley Shs?
26.3% of students at Berlin Brothersvalley Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berlin Brothersvalley Shs?
The largest demographic group at Berlin Brothersvalley Shs is White at 94.0% of enrollment, in Berlin, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berlin Brothersvalley Shs?
Berlin Brothersvalley Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Berlin Brothersvalley Shs rank among public schools in Berlin?
By Resource Investment Index, Berlin Brothersvalley Shs ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Berlin, 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 Berlin on the city page.
Is Berlin Brothersvalley Shs a good school?
Berlin Brothersvalley Shs earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Berlin Brothersvalley Sd?
Besides Berlin Brothersvalley Shs, Berlin Brothersvalley Sd also operates Berlin Brothersvalley El Sch (290 students) and Berlin Brothersvalley Ms (231 students). See the Berlin Brothersvalley Sd district page for the complete list.
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