- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Beaver Falls, PA
Blackhawk Hs
Federal NCES profile for Blackhawk Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420368806707
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blackhawk Hs earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Beaver Falls · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 28.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Blackhawk Hs has class sizes larger than 72% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blackhawk Hs ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Beaver Falls, PA.
School address
District: Blackhawk Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420368806707 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Blackhawk Hs held near 766 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.5 → 50.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 420368806707 · Beaver Falls, PA High · MID · TRAD
763 enr · 14.7:1 · 28.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Blackhawk Intermediate Sch (708 students)
Blackhawk Hs held near 766 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.5 → 50.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Blackhawk Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Blackhawk Hs
763 students
- Blackhawk Inte
Blackhawk Intermediate Sch
708 students
- Highland Ms
Highland Ms
698 students
- Patterson Prim 141
Patterson Primary Sch
141 students
What this shows Blackhawk Hs reports 763 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blackhawk Hs compares
Blackhawk 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.1% | ▼ 52% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 763 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
763
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,029
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 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.2%
Two or More 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.0, Blackhawk Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Blackhawk Sd reports $15,029 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blackhawk Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackhawk Intermediate Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Patterson Primary Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blackhawk Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 141
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~763 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blackhawk Hs
How many students attend Blackhawk Hs?
Blackhawk Hs has 763 students enrolled. It is a high school in Beaver Falls, PA. CCD year-over-year: 762 (2022-23) → 766 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blackhawk Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Blackhawk Hs is 14.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blackhawk Hs?
28.1% of students at Blackhawk Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blackhawk Hs?
The largest demographic group at Blackhawk Hs is White at 93.2% of enrollment, in Beaver Falls, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blackhawk Hs?
Blackhawk Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Blackhawk Hs rank among public schools in Beaver Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Blackhawk Hs ranks #2 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 Blackhawk Sd?
Besides Blackhawk Hs, Blackhawk Sd also operates Blackhawk Intermediate Sch (708 students), Highland Ms (698 students), and Patterson Primary Sch (141 students). See the Blackhawk Sd district page for the complete list.