- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gettysburg, PA
Gettysburg Area Hs
Federal NCES profile for Gettysburg Area Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421071006271
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gettysburg Area Hs earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Gettysburg · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 34.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Gettysburg Area Hs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gettysburg Area Hs ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Gettysburg, PA.
School address
District: Gettysburg Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421071006271 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Gettysburg Area Hs held near 1,043 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 78.6 → 77.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 421071006271 · Gettysburg, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,069 enr · 13.7:1 · 34.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Gettysburg Area Ms (646 students)
Gettysburg Area Hs held near 1,043 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 78.6 → 77.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Gettysburg Area Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gettysburg Area Hs
1,069 students
- Gettysburg Are
Gettysburg Area Ms
646 students
- Lincoln El Sch 393
Lincoln El Sch
393 students
- Franklin Twp E 340
Franklin Twp El Sch
340 students
- James Gettys E 334
James Gettys El Sch
334 students
What this shows Gettysburg Area Hs reports 1,069 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gettysburg Area Hs compares
Gettysburg Area 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.7% | ▼ 40% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,069 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,069
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.7%
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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$20,154
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 71.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
African American 4.7%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Gettysburg Area Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gettysburg Area Sd reports $20,154 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gettysburg Area Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gettysburg Area Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Twp El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James Gettys El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gettysburg Area Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar high schools in Gettysburg
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,069 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gettysburg Area Hs
How many students attend Gettysburg Area Hs?
Gettysburg Area Hs has 1,069 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gettysburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,024 (2022-23) → 1,043 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gettysburg Area Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Gettysburg Area Hs is 13.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gettysburg Area Hs?
34.7% of students at Gettysburg Area Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gettysburg Area Hs?
The largest demographic group at Gettysburg Area Hs is White at 71.3% of enrollment, in Gettysburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gettysburg Area Hs?
Gettysburg Area Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Gettysburg Area Hs rank among public schools in Gettysburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Gettysburg Area Hs ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Gettysburg, 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 Gettysburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Gettysburg Area Sd?
Besides Gettysburg Area Hs, Gettysburg Area Sd also operates Gettysburg Area Ms (646 students), Lincoln El Sch (393 students), and Franklin Twp El Sch (340 students). See the Gettysburg Area Sd district page for the complete list.