- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New Milford, PA
Blue Ridge Hs
Federal NCES profile for Blue Ridge Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420390004034
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blue Ridge Hs earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in New Milford · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 93.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Blue Ridge Hs has class sizes smaller than 90% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Ridge Hs ranks #1 of 3 public schools in New Milford, PA.
School address
District: Blue Ridge Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420390004034 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Blue Ridge Hs grew from 290 students in 2022-23 to 314 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 26.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 420390004034 · New Milford, PA High · SMALL · TRAD
297 enr · 10.2:1 · 93.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Blue Ridge El Sch (496 students)
Blue Ridge Hs grew from 290 students in 2022-23 to 314 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 26.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Blue Ridge Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blue Ridge El
Blue Ridge El Sch
496 students
- This school
Blue Ridge Hs
297 students
- Blue Ridge Ms
Blue Ridge Ms
225 students
What this shows Blue Ridge Hs reports 297 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blue Ridge Hs compares
Blue Ridge Hs is a growing 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 25% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.8% | ▲ 61% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 297 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
297
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 10% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.0%
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
$20,005
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 119 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
African American 2.0%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.1, Blue Ridge Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Blue Ridge Sd reports $20,005 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blue Ridge Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Ridge Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blue Ridge Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~297 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blue Ridge Hs
How many students attend Blue Ridge Hs?
Blue Ridge Hs has 297 students enrolled. It is a high school in New Milford, PA. CCD year-over-year: 290 (2022-23) → 314 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge Hs is 10.2:1, which is 25% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 35% 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 Blue Ridge Hs?
93.8% of students at Blue Ridge Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blue Ridge Hs?
The largest demographic group at Blue Ridge Hs is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in New Milford, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blue Ridge Hs?
Blue Ridge Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Blue Ridge Hs rank among public schools in New Milford?
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Ridge Hs ranks #1 of 3 public schools in New Milford, 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 Blue Ridge Sd?
Besides Blue Ridge Hs, Blue Ridge Sd also operates Blue Ridge El Sch (496 students) and Blue Ridge Ms (225 students). See the Blue Ridge Sd district page for the complete list.