- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Freedom, PA
Freedom Area Shs
Federal NCES profile for Freedom Area Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421038006563
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Freedom Area Shs earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Freedom · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 42.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Freedom Area Shs has class sizes smaller than 75% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Freedom Area Shs ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Freedom, PA.
School address
District: Freedom Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421038006563 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Freedom Area Shs shrank from 402 students in 2022-23 to 357 in 2023-24 (-11.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.8 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 421038006563 · Freedom, PA High · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 11.8:1 · 42.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Freedom Area El Sch (426 students)
Freedom Area Shs shrank from 402 students in 2022-23 to 357 in 2023-24 (-11.2%). Teacher FTE lost 31.8 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Freedom Area Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Freedom Area E
Freedom Area El Sch
426 students
- This school
Freedom Area Shs
366 students
- Freedom Area M
Freedom Area Ms
356 students
What this shows Freedom Area Shs reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Freedom Area Shs compares
Freedom Area Shs is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.0% | ▼ 28% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 25% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.8%
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
$18,349
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 183 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.9%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.7, Freedom Area Shs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Freedom Area Sd reports $18,349 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Freedom Area Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Area El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Freedom Area Ms | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Freedom Area Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~366 students)
Frequently asked questions about Freedom Area Shs
How many students attend Freedom Area Shs?
Freedom Area Shs has 366 students enrolled. It is a high school in Freedom, PA. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freedom Area Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Freedom Area Shs is 11.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 25% 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 Freedom Area Shs?
42.0% of students at Freedom Area Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Freedom Area Shs?
The largest demographic group at Freedom Area Shs is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Freedom, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Freedom Area Shs?
Freedom Area Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Freedom Area Shs rank among public schools in Freedom?
By Resource Investment Index, Freedom Area Shs ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Freedom, 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 Freedom on the city page.
What other schools are in Freedom Area Sd?
Besides Freedom Area Shs, Freedom Area Sd also operates Freedom Area El Sch (426 students) and Freedom Area Ms (356 students). See the Freedom Area Sd district page for the complete list.