- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Danville, PA
Danville Area Shs
Federal NCES profile for Danville Area Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420732003425
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Danville Area Shs earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Danville · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 29.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Danville Area Shs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Danville Area Shs ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Danville, PA.
School address
District: Danville Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420732003425 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Danville Area Shs held near 645 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 45.8 → 45.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 420732003425 · Danville, PA High · MID · TRAD
635 enr · 14.1:1 · 29.9% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Danville Area Ms (518 students)
Danville Area Shs held near 645 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 45.8 → 45.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Danville Area Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Danville Area Shs
635 students
- Danville Area
Danville Area Ms
518 students
- Liberty-Valley
Liberty-Valley El Sch
491 students
- Danville Prima
Danville Primary Sch
489 students
What this shows Danville Area Shs reports 635 students on the CCD universe file.
How Danville Area Shs compares
Danville Area 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.9% | ▼ 49% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 635 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
635
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,928
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.7%
Asian 5.7%
Two or More 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.6, Danville Area Shs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Danville Area Sd reports $17,928 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Danville Area Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danville Area Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty-Valley El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Danville Primary Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Danville Area Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~635 students)
Frequently asked questions about Danville Area Shs
How many students attend Danville Area Shs?
Danville Area Shs has 635 students enrolled. It is a high school in Danville, PA. CCD year-over-year: 638 (2022-23) → 645 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Danville Area Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Danville Area Shs is 14.1:1, which is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Danville Area Shs?
29.9% of students at Danville Area Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Danville Area Shs?
The largest demographic group at Danville Area Shs is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Danville, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Danville Area Shs?
Danville Area Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Danville Area Shs rank among public schools in Danville?
By Resource Investment Index, Danville Area Shs ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Danville, 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 Danville on the city page.
What other schools are in Danville Area Sd?
Besides Danville Area Shs, Danville Area Sd also operates Danville Area Ms (518 students), Liberty-Valley El Sch (491 students), and Danville Primary Sch (489 students). See the Danville Area Sd district page for the complete list.