- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dallas, PA
Dallas Shs
Federal NCES profile for Dallas Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420720002869
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dallas Shs earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 21.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Dallas Shs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dallas Shs ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Dallas, PA.
School address
District: Dallas Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420720002869 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Dallas Shs held near 765 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.5 → 54.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 420720002869 · Dallas, PA High · MID · TRAD
745 enr · 13.5:1 · 21.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Dallas Ms (589 students)
Dallas Shs held near 765 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.5 → 54.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Dallas Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dallas Shs
745 students
- Dallas Ms
Dallas Ms
589 students
- Dallas Interme
Dallas Intermediate Sch
561 students
- Wycallis Prima
Wycallis Primary Center
512 students
What this shows Dallas Shs reports 745 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dallas Shs compares
Dallas 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.9% | ▼ 62% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 745 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
745
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$16,386
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.9%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.1, Dallas Shs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dallas Sd reports $16,386 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dallas Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dallas Intermediate Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wycallis Primary Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dallas Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~745 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dallas Shs
How many students attend Dallas Shs?
Dallas Shs has 745 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dallas, PA. CCD year-over-year: 759 (2022-23) → 765 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dallas Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Dallas Shs is 13.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dallas Shs?
21.9% of students at Dallas Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dallas Shs?
The largest demographic group at Dallas Shs is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Dallas, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dallas Shs?
Dallas Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Dallas Shs rank among public schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Dallas Shs ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Dallas, 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 Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Dallas Sd?
Besides Dallas Shs, Dallas Sd also operates Dallas Ms (589 students), Dallas Intermediate Sch (561 students), and Wycallis Primary Center (512 students). See the Dallas Sd district page for the complete list.