- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Erie, PA
Erie Hs
Federal NCES profile for Erie Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420930007612
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Erie Hs earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Erie · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Erie Hs has class sizes larger than 86% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Erie Hs ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Erie, PA.
School address
District: Erie City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420930007612 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+100 students YoY
Erie Hs held near 2,417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+100 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 154.5 → 178.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+100 students YoY 420930007612 · Erie, PA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,501 enr · 16.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodrow Wilson Ms (769 students)
Erie Hs held near 2,417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+100 headcount). Teacher FTE added 154.5 → 178.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Erie Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Erie Hs
2,501 students
- Woodrow Wilson 769
Woodrow Wilson Ms
769 students
- Northwest Pa C 750
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy
750 students
- Strong Vincent 711
Strong Vincent Ms
711 students
- Pfeiffer-Burle 690
Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch
690 students
- East Ms 672
East Ms
672 students
What this shows Erie Hs reports 2,501 students on the CCD universe file.
How Erie Hs compares
Erie 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,501 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,501
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 86% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$18,072
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 447 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 41.9%
White 35.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Erie Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Erie City Sd reports $18,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Erie Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodrow Wilson Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Strong Vincent Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Erie Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Erie
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Mcdowell Hs
Standard public school
2,133 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy
Standard public school
750 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Seneca Hs
Standard public school
383 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Erie County Technical School
Vocational / career-technical school
2 students
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 (~2,501 students)
Frequently asked questions about Erie Hs
How many students attend Erie Hs?
Erie Hs has 2,501 students enrolled. It is a high school in Erie, PA. CCD year-over-year: 2,317 (2022-23) → 2,417 (2023-24), nearly flat (+100).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Erie Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Erie Hs is 16.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Erie Hs?
100.0% of students at Erie Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Erie Hs?
The largest demographic group at Erie Hs is African American at 41.9% of enrollment, in Erie, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Erie Hs?
Erie Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Erie Hs rank among high schools in Erie?
By Resource Investment Index, Erie Hs ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Erie, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Erie on the city page.
What other schools are in Erie City Sd?
Besides Erie Hs, Erie City Sd also operates Woodrow Wilson Ms (769 students), Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy (750 students), and Strong Vincent Ms (711 students). See the Erie City Sd district page for the complete list.