Enrollment
60
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 428008007049
Greater Altoona Ctc — Altoona, PA
Federal NCES profile for Greater Altoona Ctc, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 94
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Greater Altoona Ctc · Pennsylvania
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
1.6:1
vs 13.5:1 Pennsylvania avg
-88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greater Altoona Ctc compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Greater Altoona Ctc reports 60 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 29.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 1.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 88% below the Pennsylvania state mean of 13.5:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 90% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Greater Altoona Ctc compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Pennsylvania state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 1.6:1 | ▼ 88% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 60 | top 3% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
1.6:1
students per teacher
— 88% below state mean
Top 2% in Pennsylvania — lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
100.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Overview
Enrollment 60 Top 3% in Pennsylvania — larger than 97% of 2,930 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Students per teacher 1.6:1 -88% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 428008007049
Student demographics
White 98.3%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: White at 98.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Greater Altoona Ctc
How many students attend Greater Altoona Ctc?
Greater Altoona Ctc has 60 students enrolled. It is a high school in Altoona, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greater Altoona Ctc?
The student-teacher ratio at Greater Altoona Ctc is 1.6:1, which is 88% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.5:1 and 90% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greater Altoona Ctc?
The largest demographic group at Greater Altoona Ctc is White at 98.3%. The school serves a student body in Altoona, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greater Altoona Ctc?
Greater Altoona Ctc has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.