- Enrollment
- 1,879
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Easton, PA
Easton Area Hs
Federal NCES profile for Easton Area Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420885003482
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Easton Area Hs earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #6 of 16
- public schools in Easton · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 91.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Easton Area Hs has class sizes larger than 88% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Easton Area Hs ranks #6 of 16 public schools in Easton, PA.
School address
District: Easton Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420885003482 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Easton Area Hs held near 2,824 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 169.5 → 175.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 420885003482 · Easton, PA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,778 enr · 16.4:1 · 91.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Easton Area Ms (1,879 students)
Easton Area Hs held near 2,824 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 169.5 → 175.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Easton Area Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Easton Area Hs
2,778 students
- Easton Area Ms
Easton Area Ms
1,879 students
- Paxinosa El Sc 572
Paxinosa El Sch
572 students
- Shawnee El Sch 567
Shawnee El Sch
567 students
- Cheston El Sch 559
Cheston El Sch
559 students
- Palmer El Sch 531
Palmer El Sch
531 students
What this shows Easton Area Hs reports 2,778 students on the CCD universe file.
How Easton Area Hs compares
Easton Area 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 21% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.6% | ▲ 58% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,778 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,778
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 88% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$19,219
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
Counselors11.0 FTE
Per 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
210
in-school suspensions + 224 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 38.5%
Hispanic or Latino 32.7%
African American 17.2%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 5.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 38.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Easton Area Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Easton Area Sd reports $19,219 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Easton Area Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easton Area Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paxinosa El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shawnee El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cheston El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palmer El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Easton Area Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools in Easton
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~2,778 students)
Frequently asked questions about Easton Area Hs
How many students attend Easton Area Hs?
Easton Area Hs has 2,778 students enrolled. It is a high school in Easton, PA. CCD year-over-year: 2,844 (2022-23) → 2,824 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Easton Area Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Easton Area Hs is 16.4:1, which is 21% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Easton Area Hs?
91.6% of students at Easton Area Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Easton Area Hs?
The largest demographic group at Easton Area Hs is White at 38.5% of enrollment, in Easton, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Easton Area Hs?
Easton Area Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Easton Area Hs rank among public schools in Easton?
By Resource Investment Index, Easton Area Hs ranks #6 of 16 public schools in Easton, 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 Easton on the city page.
What other schools are in Easton Area Sd?
Besides Easton Area Hs, Easton Area Sd also operates Easton Area Ms (1,879 students), Paxinosa El Sch (572 students), and Shawnee El Sch (567 students). See the Easton Area Sd district page for the complete list.