- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Coatesville, PA
Coatesville Area Shs
Federal NCES profile for Coatesville Area Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420624005012
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coatesville Area Shs earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Coatesville · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 79.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Coatesville Area Shs has class sizes larger than 91% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coatesville Area Shs ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Coatesville, PA.
School address
District: Coatesville Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420624005012 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Coatesville Area Shs held near 1,411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 80.5 → 86.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 420624005012 · Coatesville, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,366 enr · 17.1:1 · 79.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Coatesville Intermediate Hs (826 students)
Coatesville Area Shs held near 1,411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 80.5 → 86.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Coatesville Area Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Coatesville Area Shs
1,366 students
- Coatesville In
Coatesville Intermediate Hs
826 students
- Rainbow El Sch
Rainbow El Sch
684 students
- Kings Highway 466
Kings Highway El Sch
466 students
- Caln El Sch 440
Caln El Sch
440 students
- Scott Ms 421
Scott Ms
421 students
What this shows Coatesville Area Shs reports 1,366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coatesville Area Shs compares
Coatesville Area Shs 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.7% | ▲ 37% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,366 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,366
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
58.3%
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
$18,549
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 279 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 33 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 39.5%
African American 26.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 39.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Coatesville Area Shs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Coatesville Area Sd reports $18,549 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coatesville Area Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coatesville Intermediate Hs | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rainbow El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kings Highway El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Caln El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scott Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coatesville Area Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~1,366 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coatesville Area Shs
How many students attend Coatesville Area Shs?
Coatesville Area Shs has 1,366 students enrolled. It is a high school in Coatesville, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,412 (2022-23) → 1,411 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coatesville Area Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Coatesville Area Shs is 17.1:1, which is 26% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Coatesville Area Shs?
79.7% of students at Coatesville Area Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coatesville Area Shs?
The largest demographic group at Coatesville Area Shs is White at 39.5% of enrollment, in Coatesville, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coatesville Area Shs?
Coatesville Area Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Coatesville Area Shs rank among public schools in Coatesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Coatesville Area Shs ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Coatesville, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Coatesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Coatesville Area Sd?
Besides Coatesville Area Shs, Coatesville Area Sd also operates Coatesville Intermediate Hs (826 students), Rainbow El Sch (684 students), and Kings Highway El Sch (466 students). See the Coatesville Area Sd district page for the complete list.