- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Northampton, PA
Catasauqua Shs
Federal NCES profile for Catasauqua Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420516002798
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Catasauqua Shs earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Northampton · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 81.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Catasauqua Shs has class sizes smaller than 85% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Catasauqua Shs ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Northampton, PA.
School address
District: Catasauqua Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420516002798 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Catasauqua Shs shrank from 473 students in 2022-23 to 447 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE held 43.0 → 42.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 420516002798 · Northampton, PA High · SMALL · TRAD
467 enr · 10.9:1 · 81.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Francis H Sheckler El Sch (589 students)
Catasauqua Shs shrank from 473 students in 2022-23 to 447 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE held 43.0 → 42.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Catasauqua Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Francis H Shec
Francis H Sheckler El Sch
589 students
- Catasauqua Ms
Catasauqua Ms
477 students
- This school
Catasauqua Shs
467 students
What this shows Catasauqua Shs reports 467 students on the CCD universe file.
How Catasauqua Shs compares
Catasauqua Shs is a shrinking 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 20% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.0% | ▲ 39% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 15% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$20,417
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.6%
Hispanic or Latino 39.4%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 6.2%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 45.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Catasauqua Shs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Catasauqua Area Sd reports $20,417 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Catasauqua Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis H Sheckler El Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Catasauqua Ms | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Catasauqua Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar high schools in Northampton
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 (~467 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Catasauqua Shs
How many students attend Catasauqua Shs?
Catasauqua Shs has 467 students enrolled. It is a high school in Northampton, PA. CCD year-over-year: 473 (2022-23) → 447 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Catasauqua Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Catasauqua Shs is 10.9:1, which is 20% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 31% 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 Catasauqua Shs?
81.0% of students at Catasauqua Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Catasauqua Shs?
The largest demographic group at Catasauqua Shs is White at 45.6% of enrollment, in Northampton, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Catasauqua Shs?
Catasauqua Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Catasauqua Shs rank among public schools in Northampton?
By Resource Investment Index, Catasauqua Shs ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Northampton, 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 Catasauqua Area Sd?
Besides Catasauqua Shs, Catasauqua Area Sd also operates Francis H Sheckler El Sch (589 students) and Catasauqua Ms (477 students). See the Catasauqua Area Sd district page for the complete list.