- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Berwick, PA
Berwick Area Hs
Federal NCES profile for Berwick Area Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420348001605
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berwick Area Hs earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Berwick · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Berwick Area Hs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berwick Area Hs ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Berwick, PA.
School address
District: Berwick Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420348001605 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-61 students YoY
Berwick Area Hs shrank from 782 students in 2022-23 to 721 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 50.4 → 49.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-61 students YoY 420348001605 · Berwick, PA High · MID · TRAD
692 enr · 13.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Berwick Area Ms (837 students)
Berwick Area Hs shrank from 782 students in 2022-23 to 721 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE lost 50.4 → 49.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Berwick Area Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Berwick Area M
Berwick Area Ms
837 students
- This school
Berwick Area Hs
692 students
- Salem El Sch
Salem El Sch
539 students
- West Berwick E
West Berwick El Sch
487 students
- Nescopeck El S 156
Nescopeck El Sch
156 students
What this shows Berwick Area Hs reports 692 students on the CCD universe file.
How Berwick Area Hs compares
Berwick Area Hs is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 692 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
692
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,197
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
African American 2.9%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.2, Berwick Area Hs is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Berwick Area Sd reports $16,197 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Berwick Area Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berwick Area Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salem El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Berwick El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nescopeck El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berwick Area Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 156
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~692 students)
Frequently asked questions about Berwick Area Hs
How many students attend Berwick Area Hs?
Berwick Area Hs has 692 students enrolled. It is a high school in Berwick, PA. CCD year-over-year: 782 (2022-23) → 721 (2023-24), down 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berwick Area Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Berwick Area Hs is 13.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Berwick Area Hs?
100.0% of students at Berwick Area Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berwick Area Hs?
The largest demographic group at Berwick Area Hs is White at 77.9% of enrollment, in Berwick, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berwick Area Hs?
Berwick Area Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Berwick Area Hs rank among public schools in Berwick?
By Resource Investment Index, Berwick Area Hs ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Berwick, 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 Berwick Area Sd?
Besides Berwick Area Hs, Berwick Area Sd also operates Berwick Area Ms (837 students), Salem El Sch (539 students), and West Berwick El Sch (487 students). See the Berwick Area Sd district page for the complete list.