- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cheswick, PA
Deer Lakes Hs
Federal NCES profile for Deer Lakes Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420754000513
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deer Lakes Hs earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Cheswick · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 25.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Deer Lakes Hs has class sizes larger than 79% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deer Lakes Hs ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Cheswick, PA.
School address
District: Deer Lakes Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420754000513 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Deer Lakes Hs held near 589 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.8 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 420754000513 · Cheswick, PA High · MID · TRAD
581 enr · 15.3:1 · 25.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Curtisville Pri Ctr (390 students)
Deer Lakes Hs held near 589 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.8 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Deer Lakes Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Deer Lakes Hs
581 students
- Curtisville Pr
Curtisville Pri Ctr
390 students
- Deer Lakes Ms
Deer Lakes Ms
383 students
- East Union Int
East Union Intrmd Sch
335 students
What this shows Deer Lakes Hs reports 581 students on the CCD universe file.
How Deer Lakes Hs compares
Deer Lakes Hs 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.0% | ▼ 57% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 581 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
581
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.8%
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
$19,914
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, Deer Lakes Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Deer Lakes Sd reports $19,914 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Deer Lakes Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curtisville Pri Ctr | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deer Lakes Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Union Intrmd Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Deer Lakes Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~581 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Deer Lakes Hs
How many students attend Deer Lakes Hs?
Deer Lakes Hs has 581 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cheswick, PA. CCD year-over-year: 583 (2022-23) → 589 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deer Lakes Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Deer Lakes Hs is 15.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Deer Lakes Hs?
25.0% of students at Deer Lakes Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deer Lakes Hs?
The largest demographic group at Deer Lakes Hs is White at 94.8% of enrollment, in Cheswick, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deer Lakes Hs?
Deer Lakes Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Deer Lakes Hs rank among public schools in Cheswick?
By Resource Investment Index, Deer Lakes Hs ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Cheswick, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Deer Lakes Sd?
Besides Deer Lakes Hs, Deer Lakes Sd also operates Curtisville Pri Ctr (390 students), Deer Lakes Ms (383 students), and East Union Intrmd Sch (335 students). See the Deer Lakes Sd district page for the complete list.