- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Charleroi, PA
Charleroi Area Hs
Federal NCES profile for Charleroi 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 420564004715
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charleroi Area Hs earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Charleroi · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 31.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Charleroi Area Hs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charleroi Area Hs ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Charleroi, PA.
School address
District: Charleroi Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420564004715 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Charleroi Area Hs held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.1 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 420564004715 · Charleroi, PA High · SMALL · TRAD
450 enr · 14.5:1 · 31.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Charleroi Area El Ctr (621 students)
Charleroi Area Hs held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.1 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Charleroi Area Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charleroi Area
Charleroi Area El Ctr
621 students
- This school
Charleroi Area Hs
450 students
- Charleroi Area
Charleroi Area Ms
299 students
What this shows Charleroi Area Hs reports 450 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charleroi Area Hs compares
Charleroi 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.5% | ▼ 46% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.5%
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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.8%
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
$16,887
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.1%
African American 14.0%
Two or More 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, Charleroi Area Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charleroi Sd reports $16,887 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charleroi Area Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleroi Area El Ctr | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charleroi Area Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charleroi Area Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools in Charleroi
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 (~450 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charleroi Area Hs
How many students attend Charleroi Area Hs?
Charleroi Area Hs has 450 students enrolled. It is a high school in Charleroi, PA. CCD year-over-year: 476 (2022-23) → 462 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charleroi Area Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Charleroi Area Hs is 14.5:1, which is 7% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charleroi Area Hs?
31.5% of students at Charleroi Area Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charleroi Area Hs?
The largest demographic group at Charleroi Area Hs is White at 69.1% of enrollment, in Charleroi, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charleroi Area Hs?
Charleroi 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 Charleroi Area Hs rank among public schools in Charleroi?
By Resource Investment Index, Charleroi Area Hs ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Charleroi, 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 Charleroi Sd?
Besides Charleroi Area Hs, Charleroi Sd also operates Charleroi Area El Ctr (621 students) and Charleroi Area Ms (299 students). See the Charleroi Sd district page for the complete list.