Enrollment
635
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420732003425
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Danville · Resource Index
- 69
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.9%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Danville Area Shs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Danville Area Shs
Danville Area Shs is a mid-sized high school in Danville, Pennsylvania, enrolling 635 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 635 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 625 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #32, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 22 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 212 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Danville Area Sd also operates Danville Area Ms (518 students) and Liberty-Valley El Sch (491 students) alongside Danville Area 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 Danville Area Shs compares
Danville Area 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,635
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Danville Area Sd, which includes Danville Area Shs.
$17,635
Per student
-2%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.0%
State 34.6%
Federal 8.4%
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 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
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~635 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
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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.
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 69/100 (higher 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 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.
Is Danville Area Shs a good school?
Danville Area Shs earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 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.
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