- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Butler, PA
Butler Area Shs
Federal NCES profile for Butler Area Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420459007554
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Butler Area Shs earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Butler · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 29.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Butler Area Shs has class sizes larger than 94% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Butler Area Shs ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Butler, PA.
School address
District: Butler Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420459007554 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Butler Area Shs held near 1,968 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 110.5 → 116.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 420459007554 · Butler, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,956 enr · 17.8:1 · 29.5% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Butler Area Ihs (1,291 students)
Butler Area Shs held near 1,968 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 110.5 → 116.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Butler Area Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Butler Area Shs
1,956 students
- Butler Area Ih
Butler Area Ihs
1,291 students
- Center Twp Sch 584
Center Twp Sch
584 students
- Mcquistion El 498
Mcquistion El Sch
498 students
- Northwest El S 404
Northwest El Sch
404 students
- Connoquenessin 287
Connoquenessing El Sch
287 students
What this shows Butler Area Shs reports 1,956 students on the CCD universe file.
How Butler Area Shs compares
Butler Area Shs 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 31% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.5% | ▼ 49% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,956 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,956
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 94% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.4%
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
$15,227
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
Counselors3.8 FTE
Per 515 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
104
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 91.7%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Butler Area Shs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Butler Area Sd reports $15,227 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Butler Area Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Area Ihs | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Center Twp Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcquistion El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwest El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Connoquenessing El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Butler Area Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Butler
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 (~1,956 students)
Frequently asked questions about Butler Area Shs
How many students attend Butler Area Shs?
Butler Area Shs has 1,956 students enrolled. It is a high school in Butler, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,989 (2022-23) → 1,968 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Butler Area Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Butler Area Shs is 17.8:1, which is 31% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Butler Area Shs?
29.5% of students at Butler Area Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Butler Area Shs?
The largest demographic group at Butler Area Shs is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Butler, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Butler Area Shs?
Butler Area Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Butler Area Shs rank among public schools in Butler?
By Resource Investment Index, Butler Area Shs ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Butler, 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 Butler on the city page.
What other schools are in Butler Area Sd?
Besides Butler Area Shs, Butler Area Sd also operates Butler Area Ihs (1,291 students), Center Twp Sch (584 students), and Mcquistion El Sch (498 students). See the Butler Area Sd district page for the complete list.