- Enrollment
- 1,224
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lebanon, PA
Cedar Crest Hs
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Crest Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420684004800
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Crest Hs earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Lebanon · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 31.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedar Crest Hs has class sizes larger than 93% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Crest Hs ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Lebanon, PA.
School address
District: Cornwall-Lebanon Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420684004800 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Cedar Crest Hs held near 1,648 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 95.0 → 103.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 420684004800 · Lebanon, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,676 enr · 17.6:1 · 31.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedar Crest Ms (1,224 students)
Cedar Crest Hs held near 1,648 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 95.0 → 103.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Cedar Crest Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cedar Crest Hs
1,676 students
- Cedar Crest Ms
Cedar Crest Ms
1,224 students
- South Lebanon 554
South Lebanon El Sch
554 students
- Cornwall El Sc 541
Cornwall El Sch
541 students
- Ebenezer El Sc 500
Ebenezer El Sch
500 students
- Union Canal El 386
Union Canal El Sch
386 students
What this shows Cedar Crest Hs reports 1,676 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cedar Crest Hs compares
Cedar Crest 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 29% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.3% | ▼ 46% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,676 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,676
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 93% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$15,074
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
138
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 67.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 3.5%
Asian 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Cedar Crest Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cornwall-Lebanon Sd reports $15,074 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cedar Crest Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Crest Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Lebanon El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cornwall El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ebenezer El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Union Canal El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedar Crest Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar high schools in Lebanon
2 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 (~1,676 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cedar Crest Hs
How many students attend Cedar Crest Hs?
Cedar Crest Hs has 1,676 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lebanon, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,633 (2022-23) → 1,648 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Crest Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Crest Hs is 17.6:1, which is 29% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedar Crest Hs?
31.3% of students at Cedar Crest Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar Crest Hs?
The largest demographic group at Cedar Crest Hs is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Lebanon, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Crest Hs?
Cedar Crest Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Cedar Crest Hs rank among high schools in Lebanon?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Crest Hs ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Lebanon, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Lebanon on the city page.
What other schools are in Cornwall-Lebanon Sd?
Besides Cedar Crest Hs, Cornwall-Lebanon Sd also operates Cedar Crest Ms (1,224 students), South Lebanon El Sch (554 students), and Cornwall El Sch (541 students). See the Cornwall-Lebanon Sd district page for the complete list.