Enrollment
1,360
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Pittsburgh, PA
Fox Chapel Area Hs
Federal NCES profile for Fox Chapel Area Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421007000156
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fox Chapel Area Hs earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #2 of 16
- high schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 23.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Fox Chapel Area Hs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fox Chapel Area Hs ranks #2 of 16 high schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Fox Chapel Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421007000156 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
94.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.5%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fox Chapel Area Hs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fox Chapel Area Hs
Fox Chapel Area Hs is a large high school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,360 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,360 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 179 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #23.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Asian (8%) (diversity index 37/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 25 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 227 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
14.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Fox Chapel Area Sd spends $22,044 per pupil, 23% above the Pennsylvania average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Pittsburgh's high schools, it stands alongside Mt Lebanon Shs (1,772 students): Fox Chapel Area Hs is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.5:1 vs 14.1:1).
Fox Chapel Area Sd also operates Dorseyville Ms (981 students) and Ohara El Sch (726 students) alongside Fox Chapel Area Hs.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fox Chapel Area Hs compares
Fox Chapel Area Hs on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.5% | ▼ 60% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,360 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,360
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$22,044
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
102
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 78.4%
Asian 8.2%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
African American 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.2, Fox Chapel Area Hs is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fox Chapel Area Sd, which includes Fox Chapel Area Hs.
$22,044
Per student
+23%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.4%
State 19.0%
Federal 5.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Fox Chapel Area Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorseyville Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ohara El Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kerr El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairview El Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hartwood El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fox Chapel Area Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 981
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar high schools in Pittsburgh
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Mt Lebanon Shs
Standard public school
1,772 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
North Hills Shs
Standard public school
1,443 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs
Standard public school
1,386 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Upper Saint Clair Hs
Standard public school
1,269 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Shaler Area Hs
Standard public school
1,160 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Penn Hills Shs
Standard public school
1,049 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,360 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Fox Chapel Area Hs
How many students attend Fox Chapel Area Hs?
Fox Chapel Area Hs has 1,360 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fox Chapel Area Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Fox Chapel Area Hs is 14.5:1, which is 7% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fox Chapel Area Hs?
23.5% of students at Fox Chapel Area Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fox Chapel Area Hs?
The largest demographic group at Fox Chapel Area Hs is White at 78.4% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fox Chapel Area Hs?
Fox Chapel Area Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fox Chapel Area Hs rank among high schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Fox Chapel Area Hs ranks #2 of 16 high schools in Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh on the city page.
Is Fox Chapel Area Hs a good school?
Fox Chapel Area Hs earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Fox Chapel Area Sd?
Besides Fox Chapel Area Hs, Fox Chapel Area Sd also operates Dorseyville Ms (981 students), Ohara El Sch (726 students), and Kerr El Sch (426 students). See the Fox Chapel Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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