- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Derry, PA
Derry Area Shs
Federal NCES profile for Derry Area Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420756004352
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Derry Area Shs earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Derry · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 73.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Derry Area Shs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Derry Area Shs ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Derry, PA.
School address
District: Derry Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420756004352 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Derry Area Shs held near 588 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.6 → 50.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 420756004352 · Derry, PA High · MID · TRAD
598 enr · 12.2:1 · 73.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Grandview El Sch (753 students)
Derry Area Shs held near 588 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.6 → 50.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Derry Area Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grandview El S
Grandview El Sch
753 students
- This school
Derry Area Shs
598 students
- Derry Area Ms
Derry Area Ms
440 students
What this shows Derry Area Shs reports 598 students on the CCD universe file.
How Derry Area Shs compares
Derry 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.3% | ▲ 26% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 598 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
598
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 31% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.1%
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
$17,139
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 93.6%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Largest group: White at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.2, Derry Area Shs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Derry Area Sd reports $17,139 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Derry Area Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandview El Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Derry Area Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Derry Area Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~598 students)
Frequently asked questions about Derry Area Shs
How many students attend Derry Area Shs?
Derry Area Shs has 598 students enrolled. It is a high school in Derry, PA. CCD year-over-year: 581 (2022-23) → 588 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Derry Area Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Derry Area Shs is 12.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 22% 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 Derry Area Shs?
73.3% of students at Derry Area Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Derry Area Shs?
The largest demographic group at Derry Area Shs is White at 93.6% of enrollment, in Derry, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Derry Area Shs?
Derry Area Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Derry Area Shs rank among public schools in Derry?
By Resource Investment Index, Derry Area Shs ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Derry, 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 Derry Area Sd?
Besides Derry Area Shs, Derry Area Sd also operates Grandview El Sch (753 students) and Derry Area Ms (440 students). See the Derry Area Sd district page for the complete list.