Enrollment
690
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.1%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How General Mclane Hs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at General Mclane Hs
General Mclane Hs is a mid-sized high school in Edinboro, Pennsylvania, enrolling 690 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 690 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 578 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #227.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 230 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
General Mclane Sd also operates James W Parker Ms (652 students) and Edinboro El Sch (414 students) alongside General Mclane 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 General Mclane Hs compares
General Mclane 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,333
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for General Mclane Sd, which includes General Mclane Hs.
$15,333
Per student
-15%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.5%
State 49.1%
Federal 7.4%
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 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
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 (~690 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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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.
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 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 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. See all public schools in Edinboro on the city page.
Is General Mclane Hs a good school?
General Mclane Hs earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Pennsylvania schools. 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 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.
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