- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Carmichaels, PA
Carmichaels Area Hs
Federal NCES profile for Carmichaels Area Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420507007126
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carmichaels Area Hs earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Carmichaels · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Carmichaels Area Hs has class sizes smaller than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carmichaels Area Hs ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Carmichaels, PA.
School address
District: Carmichaels Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420507007126 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Carmichaels Area Hs held near 283 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 420507007126 · Carmichaels, PA High · SMALL · TRAD
293 enr · 11.3:1 · 24.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Carmichaels Area El Ctr (433 students)
Carmichaels Area Hs held near 283 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Carmichaels Area Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carmichaels Ar
Carmichaels Area El Ctr
433 students
- This school
Carmichaels Area Hs
293 students
- Carmichaels Ar
Carmichaels Area Ms
208 students
What this shows Carmichaels Area Hs reports 293 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carmichaels Area Hs compares
Carmichaels Area 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 58% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 19% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
62.8%
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
$17,927
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 96.6%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 96.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.6, Carmichaels Area Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carmichaels Area Sd reports $17,927 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carmichaels Area Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmichaels Area El Ctr | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carmichaels Area Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carmichaels Area Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~293 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carmichaels Area Hs
How many students attend Carmichaels Area Hs?
Carmichaels Area Hs has 293 students enrolled. It is a high school in Carmichaels, PA. CCD year-over-year: 285 (2022-23) → 283 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carmichaels Area Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Carmichaels Area Hs is 11.3:1, which is 17% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 28% 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 Carmichaels Area Hs?
24.6% of students at Carmichaels Area Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carmichaels Area Hs?
The largest demographic group at Carmichaels Area Hs is White at 96.6% of enrollment, in Carmichaels, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carmichaels Area Hs?
Carmichaels Area Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Carmichaels Area Hs rank among public schools in Carmichaels?
By Resource Investment Index, Carmichaels Area Hs ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Carmichaels, 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 Carmichaels Area Sd?
Besides Carmichaels Area Hs, Carmichaels Area Sd also operates Carmichaels Area El Ctr (433 students) and Carmichaels Area Ms (208 students). See the Carmichaels Area Sd district page for the complete list.