- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Edinboro, PA
General Mclane Hs
Federal NCES profile for General Mclane 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 421065002040
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
General Mclane Hs earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Edinboro · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 35.1%
- free-lunch eligible
General Mclane Hs has class sizes larger than 79% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, General Mclane Hs ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Edinboro, PA.
School address
District: General Mclane Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421065002040 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
General Mclane Hs held near 689 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 45.5 → 45.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 421065002040 · Edinboro, PA High · MID · TRAD
690 enr · 15.3:1 · 35.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: James W Parker Ms (652 students)
General Mclane Hs held near 689 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 45.5 → 45.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
General Mclane Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
General Mclane Hs
690 students
- James W Parker
James W Parker Ms
652 students
- Edinboro El Sc
Edinboro El Sch
414 students
- Mckean El Sch
Mckean El Sch
319 students
What this shows General Mclane Hs reports 690 students on the CCD universe file.
How General Mclane Hs compares
General Mclane 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.1% | ▼ 40% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 690 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
690
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.5%
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
$16,018
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.4%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.2, General Mclane Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for General Mclane Sd reports $16,018 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How General Mclane Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James W Parker Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edinboro El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckean El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to General Mclane Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 (~690 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about General Mclane Hs
How many students attend General Mclane Hs?
General Mclane Hs has 690 students enrolled. It is a high school in Edinboro, PA. CCD year-over-year: 698 (2022-23) → 689 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at General Mclane Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at General Mclane Hs is 15.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at General Mclane Hs?
35.1% of students at General Mclane Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of General Mclane Hs?
The largest demographic group at General Mclane Hs is White at 91.4% of enrollment, in Edinboro, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for General Mclane Hs?
General Mclane Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 General Mclane Hs rank among public schools in Edinboro?
By Resource Investment Index, General Mclane Hs ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Edinboro, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in General Mclane Sd?
Besides General Mclane Hs, General Mclane Sd also operates James W Parker Ms (652 students), Edinboro El Sch (414 students), and Mckean El Sch (319 students). See the General Mclane Sd district page for the complete list.