- Enrollment
- 1,674
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Holland, PA
Council Rock Hs South
Federal NCES profile for Council Rock Hs South, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420696000691
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Council Rock Hs South earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Holland · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 13.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Council Rock Hs South has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Council Rock Hs South ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Holland, PA.
School address
District: Council Rock Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420696000691 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Council Rock Hs South held near 1,946 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 133.7 → 130.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 420696000691 · Holland, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,921 enr · 14.4:1 · 13.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Council Rock Hs North (1,674 students)
Council Rock Hs South held near 1,946 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 133.7 → 130.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Council Rock Hs South in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Council Rock Hs South
1,921 students
- Council Rock H
Council Rock Hs North
1,674 students
- Holland Ms
Holland Ms
960 students
- Newtown Ms
Newtown Ms
833 students
- Goodnoe El Sch 668
Goodnoe El Sch
668 students
- Sol Feinstone 644
Sol Feinstone El Sch
644 students
What this shows Council Rock Hs South reports 1,921 students on the CCD universe file.
How Council Rock Hs South compares
Council Rock Hs South 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.1% | ▼ 77% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,921 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,921
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$22,064
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 85.4%
Asian 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.3, Council Rock Hs South is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Council Rock Sd reports $22,064 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Council Rock Hs South Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council Rock Hs North | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holland Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newtown Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Goodnoe El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sol Feinstone El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Council Rock Hs South's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 960
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~1,921 students)
Frequently asked questions about Council Rock Hs South
How many students attend Council Rock Hs South?
Council Rock Hs South has 1,921 students enrolled. It is a high school in Holland, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,940 (2022-23) → 1,946 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Council Rock Hs South?
The student-teacher ratio at Council Rock Hs South is 14.4:1, which is 6% 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 Council Rock Hs South?
13.1% of students at Council Rock Hs South are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Council Rock Hs South?
The largest demographic group at Council Rock Hs South is White at 85.4% of enrollment, in Holland, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Council Rock Hs South?
Council Rock Hs South has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Council Rock Hs South rank among public schools in Holland?
By Resource Investment Index, Council Rock Hs South ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Holland, 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 Holland on the city page.
What other schools are in Council Rock Sd?
Besides Council Rock Hs South, Council Rock Sd also operates Council Rock Hs North (1,674 students), Holland Ms (960 students), and Newtown Ms (833 students). See the Council Rock Sd district page for the complete list.