- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Biglerville, PA
Biglerville Hs
Federal NCES profile for Biglerville Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422430000021
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Biglerville Hs earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Biglerville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Biglerville Hs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Biglerville Hs ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Biglerville, PA.
School address
District: Upper Adams Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422430000021 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Biglerville Hs held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.8 → 42.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 422430000021 · Biglerville, PA High · MID · TRAD
535 enr · 12.7:1 · 34.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Biglerville El Sch (421 students)
Biglerville Hs held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.8 → 42.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Biglerville Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Biglerville Hs
535 students
- Biglerville El
Biglerville El Sch
421 students
- Upper Adams In
Upper Adams Intrmdt Sch
361 students
- Upper Adams Ms
Upper Adams Ms
242 students
What this shows Biglerville Hs reports 535 students on the CCD universe file.
How Biglerville Hs compares
Biglerville 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 40% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 535 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
535
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.0%
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
$16,865
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 66.7%
Hispanic or Latino 29.7%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Biglerville Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Upper Adams Sd reports $16,865 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Biglerville Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biglerville El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Upper Adams Intrmdt Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Upper Adams Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Biglerville Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~535 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Biglerville Hs
How many students attend Biglerville Hs?
Biglerville Hs has 535 students enrolled. It is a high school in Biglerville, PA. CCD year-over-year: 529 (2022-23) → 523 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Biglerville Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Biglerville Hs is 12.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 19% 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 Biglerville Hs?
34.8% of students at Biglerville Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Biglerville Hs?
The largest demographic group at Biglerville Hs is White at 66.7% of enrollment, in Biglerville, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Biglerville Hs?
Biglerville Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Biglerville Hs rank among public schools in Biglerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Biglerville Hs ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Biglerville, 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 Upper Adams Sd?
Besides Biglerville Hs, Upper Adams Sd also operates Biglerville El Sch (421 students), Upper Adams Intrmdt Sch (361 students), and Upper Adams Ms (242 students). See the Upper Adams Sd district page for the complete list.