- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ephrata, PA
Ephrata Shs
Federal NCES profile for Ephrata Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420927006293
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ephrata Shs earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Ephrata · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ephrata Shs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ephrata Shs ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Ephrata, PA.
School address
District: Ephrata Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420927006293 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Ephrata Shs held near 1,357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+40 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 97.2 → 104.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+40 students YoY 420927006293 · Ephrata, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,347 enr · 13.9:1 · 37.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Ephrata Ms (601 students)
Ephrata Shs held near 1,357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+40 headcount). Teacher FTE added 97.2 → 104.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Ephrata Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ephrata Shs
1,347 students
- Ephrata Ms
Ephrata Ms
601 students
- Ephrata Interm
Ephrata Intermediate Sch
568 students
- Highland El Sc 438
Highland El Sch
438 students
- Clay El Sch 377
Clay El Sch
377 students
- Fulton El Sch 297
Fulton El Sch
297 students
What this shows Ephrata Shs reports 1,347 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ephrata Shs compares
Ephrata 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▼ 36% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,347 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,347
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$17,692
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 2.5%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.3, Ephrata Shs is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ephrata Area Sd reports $17,692 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ephrata Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ephrata Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ephrata Intermediate Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clay El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fulton El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ephrata Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar high schools in Ephrata
1 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 (~1,347 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ephrata Shs
How many students attend Ephrata Shs?
Ephrata Shs has 1,347 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ephrata, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,317 (2022-23) → 1,357 (2023-24), nearly flat (+40).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ephrata Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Ephrata Shs is 13.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ephrata Shs?
37.0% of students at Ephrata Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ephrata Shs?
The largest demographic group at Ephrata Shs is White at 77.4% of enrollment, in Ephrata, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ephrata Shs?
Ephrata Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Ephrata Shs rank among public schools in Ephrata?
By Resource Investment Index, Ephrata Shs ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Ephrata, 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 Ephrata on the city page.
What other schools are in Ephrata Area Sd?
Besides Ephrata Shs, Ephrata Area Sd also operates Ephrata Ms (601 students), Ephrata Intermediate Sch (568 students), and Highland El Sch (438 students). See the Ephrata Area Sd district page for the complete list.