Enrollment
1,366
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420624005012
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 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 43/100 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
- 43
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
80.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.7%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Coatesville Area Shs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Coatesville Area Shs
Coatesville Area Shs is a high-poverty, large high school in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,366 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.1:1 is larger than about 91% of Pennsylvania schools and 26% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,366 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 25 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #20, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and African American (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 342 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 297 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,366 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 33 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Coatesville Area Sd also operates Coatesville Intermediate Hs (826 students) and Rainbow El Sch (684 students) alongside Coatesville Area Shs.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Coatesville Area Shs compares
Coatesville Area Shs on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,620
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Coatesville Area Sd, which includes Coatesville Area Shs.
$17,620
Per student
-2%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.8%
State 28.2%
Federal 6.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,366 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
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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.
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 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Coatesville Area Shs a good school?
Coatesville Area Shs earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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