Enrollment
566
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lower Burrell, PA
Burrell Hs
Federal NCES profile for Burrell 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 420453004340
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burrell Hs earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Lower Burrell · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 26.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Burrell Hs has class sizes larger than 75% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burrell Hs ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lower Burrell, PA.
School address
District: Burrell Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420453004340 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.1%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Burrell Hs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Burrell Hs
Burrell Hs is a mid-sized high school in Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania, enrolling 566 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 566 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 609 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #392.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 283 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Burrell Sd also operates Bon Air El Sch (447 students) and Charles a Huston Ms (399 students) alongside Burrell Hs.
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 Burrell Hs compares
Burrell Hs on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.1% | ▼ 55% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 566 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
566
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.1%
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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.0%
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
$15,952
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 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 91.5%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.1, Burrell Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burrell Sd, which includes Burrell Hs.
$15,952
Per student
-11%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.1%
State 37.4%
Federal 7.5%
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 Burrell Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Air El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles a Huston Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stewart El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burrell Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~566 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Burrell Hs
How many students attend Burrell Hs?
Burrell Hs has 566 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lower Burrell, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burrell Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Burrell Hs is 14.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Burrell Hs?
26.1% of students at Burrell Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burrell Hs?
The largest demographic group at Burrell Hs is White at 91.5% of enrollment, in Lower Burrell, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burrell Hs?
Burrell Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Burrell Hs rank among public schools in Lower Burrell?
By Resource Investment Index, Burrell Hs ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lower Burrell, 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 Lower Burrell on the city page.
Is Burrell Hs a good school?
Burrell Hs earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of 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 Burrell Sd?
Besides Burrell Hs, Burrell Sd also operates Bon Air El Sch (447 students), Charles a Huston Ms (399 students), and Stewart El Sch (259 students). See the Burrell Sd district page for the complete list.
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