Enrollment
1,304
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lancaster, PA
Conestoga Valley Shs
Federal NCES profile for Conestoga Valley Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420648002532
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Conestoga Valley Shs earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 38.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Conestoga Valley Shs has class sizes larger than 83% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Conestoga Valley Shs ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Lancaster, PA.
School address
District: Conestoga Valley Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420648002532 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
83.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.1%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Conestoga Valley Shs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Conestoga Valley Shs
Conestoga Valley Shs is a large high school in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,304 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,304 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 154 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #135, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 326 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lancaster's high schools, it stands alongside Mccaskey Campus (2,600 students): Conestoga Valley Shs is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.7:1 vs 14.5:1).
Conestoga Valley Sd also operates Gerald G Huesken Ms (851 students) and Fritz El Sch (526 students) alongside Conestoga Valley 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 Conestoga Valley Shs compares
Conestoga Valley 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.1% | ▼ 34% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,304 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,304
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 83% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,713
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 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 55.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Conestoga Valley Shs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Conestoga Valley Sd, which includes Conestoga Valley Shs.
$15,713
Per student
-13%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.4%
State 19.6%
Federal 8.0%
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 Conestoga Valley Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald G Huesken Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fritz El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smoketown El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brownstown El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leola El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Conestoga Valley Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar high schools in Lancaster
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,304 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Conestoga Valley Shs
How many students attend Conestoga Valley Shs?
Conestoga Valley Shs has 1,304 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lancaster, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Conestoga Valley Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Conestoga Valley Shs is 15.7:1, which is 15% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Conestoga Valley Shs?
38.1% of students at Conestoga Valley Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Conestoga Valley Shs?
The largest demographic group at Conestoga Valley Shs is White at 55.2% of enrollment, in Lancaster, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Conestoga Valley Shs?
Conestoga Valley Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Conestoga Valley Shs rank among high schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Conestoga Valley Shs ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster on the city page.
Is Conestoga Valley Shs a good school?
Conestoga Valley Shs earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 Conestoga Valley Sd?
Besides Conestoga Valley Shs, Conestoga Valley Sd also operates Gerald G Huesken Ms (851 students), Fritz El Sch (526 students), and Smoketown El Sch (470 students). See the Conestoga Valley Sd district page for the complete list.
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