- Enrollment
- 1,058
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dubois, PA
Dubois Area Shs
Federal NCES profile for Dubois Area Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420783006156
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dubois Area Shs earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Dubois · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 99.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Dubois Area Shs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dubois Area Shs ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Dubois, PA.
School address
District: Dubois Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420783006156 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Dubois Area Shs held near 903 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 68.7 → 69.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 420783006156 · Dubois, PA High · MID · TRAD
893 enr · 13.1:1 · 99.9% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Dubois Area Ms (1,058 students)
Dubois Area Shs held near 903 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 68.7 → 69.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Dubois Area Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dubois Area Ms
Dubois Area Ms
1,058 students
- This school
Dubois Area Shs
893 students
- Wasson Avenue 395
Wasson Avenue El Sch
395 students
- Oklahoma El Sc 296
Oklahoma El Sch
296 students
- C G Johnson El 276
C G Johnson El Sch
276 students
- Juniata El Sch 261
Juniata El Sch
261 students
What this shows Dubois Area Shs reports 893 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dubois Area Shs compares
Dubois 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.9% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 893 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
893
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 46% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,907
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 90.8%
Two or More 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.3, Dubois Area Shs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dubois Area Sd reports $15,907 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dubois Area Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubois Area Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wasson Avenue El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oklahoma El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| C G Johnson El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Juniata El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dubois Area Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~893 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dubois Area Shs
How many students attend Dubois Area Shs?
Dubois Area Shs has 893 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dubois, PA. CCD year-over-year: 924 (2022-23) → 903 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dubois Area Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Dubois Area Shs is 13.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 17% 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 Dubois Area Shs?
99.9% of students at Dubois Area Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dubois Area Shs?
The largest demographic group at Dubois Area Shs is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in Dubois, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dubois Area Shs?
Dubois Area Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Dubois Area Shs rank among public schools in Dubois?
By Resource Investment Index, Dubois Area Shs ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Dubois, 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 Dubois on the city page.
What other schools are in Dubois Area Sd?
Besides Dubois Area Shs, Dubois Area Sd also operates Dubois Area Ms (1,058 students), Wasson Avenue El Sch (395 students), and Oklahoma El Sch (296 students). See the Dubois Area Sd district page for the complete list.