- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420648002532
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 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 39/100 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
- 39
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Conestoga Valley Shs held near 1,296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 83.6 → 81.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 420648002532 · Lancaster, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,304 enr · 15.7:1 · 38.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Gerald G Huesken Ms (851 students)
Conestoga Valley Shs held near 1,296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 83.6 → 81.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Conestoga Valley Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Conestoga Valley Shs
1,304 students
- Gerald G Huesk
Gerald G Huesken Ms
851 students
- Fritz El Sch
Fritz El Sch
526 students
- Smoketown El S 470
Smoketown El Sch
470 students
- Brownstown El 392
Brownstown El Sch
392 students
- Leola El Sch 287
Leola El Sch
287 students
What this shows Conestoga Valley Shs reports 1,304 students on the CCD universe file.
How Conestoga Valley Shs compares
Conestoga Valley 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,004
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Conestoga Valley Sd reports $17,004 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~1,304 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,282 (2022-23) → 1,296 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
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 39/100 (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 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.
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.