- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Martinsburg, PA
Central Hs
Federal NCES profile for Central Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422253000941
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Hs earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 33.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 504
- students enrolled
Central Hs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Spring Cove Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422253000941 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Central Hs held near 530 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 35.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 422253000941 · Martinsburg, PA High · MID · TRAD
504 enr · 13.3:1 · 33.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Martinsburg El Sch (364 students)
Central Hs held near 530 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 35.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Central Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Central Hs
504 students
- Martinsburg El
Martinsburg El Sch
364 students
- Spring Cove Ms
Spring Cove Ms
363 students
- Spring Cove El
Spring Cove El Sch
337 students
What this shows Central Hs reports 504 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Hs compares
Central 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.2% | ▼ 43% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.4%
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
$15,308
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.5%
Two or More 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.2, Central Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spring Cove Sd reports $15,308 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martinsburg El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Cove Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Cove El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~504 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Hs
How many students attend Central Hs?
Central Hs has 504 students enrolled. It is a high school in Martinsburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 554 (2022-23) → 530 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Hs is 13.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 15% 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 Central Hs?
33.2% of students at Central Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Hs?
The largest demographic group at Central Hs is White at 92.5% of enrollment, in Martinsburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Hs?
Central Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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).
What other schools are in Spring Cove Sd?
Besides Central Hs, Spring Cove Sd also operates Martinsburg El Sch (364 students), Spring Cove Ms (363 students), and Spring Cove El Sch (337 students). See the Spring Cove Sd district page for the complete list.