- Enrollment
- 1,133
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Johnstown, PA
Greater Johnstown Shs
Federal NCES profile for Greater Johnstown Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421095001251
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greater Johnstown Shs earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #7 of 9
- schools in Johnstown · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 98.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Greater Johnstown Shs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greater Johnstown Shs ranks #7 of 9 schools in Johnstown, PA.
School address
District: Greater Johnstown Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421095001251 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Greater Johnstown Shs held near 856 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 73.3 → 69.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-38 students YoY 421095001251 · Johnstown, PA Other · MID · TRAD
917 enr · 12.6:1 · 98.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Greater Johnstown El Sch (1,133 students)
Greater Johnstown Shs held near 856 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 73.3 → 69.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Greater Johnstown Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greater Johnst
Greater Johnstown El Sch
1,133 students
- This school
Greater Johnstown Shs
917 students
- Greater Johnst
Greater Johnstown Ms
615 students
- Greater Johnst 140
Greater Johnstown School District's Cybe
140 students
What this shows Greater Johnstown Shs reports 917 students on the CCD universe file.
How Greater Johnstown Shs compares
Greater Johnstown Shs 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.5% | ▲ 70% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 917 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
917
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 38% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
70.0%
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
$16,944
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
114
in-school suspensions + 277 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 38.5%
White 36.1%
Two or More 18.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 38.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Greater Johnstown Shs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greater Johnstown Sd reports $16,944 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Greater Johnstown Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Johnstown El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greater Johnstown Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greater Johnstown School District's Cybe | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Greater Johnstown Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 140
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Johnstown
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Greater Johnstown El Sch
Standard public school
1,133 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Richland Hs
Standard public school
693 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Westmont Hilltop Jshs
Standard public school
689 students 13:1 students per teacher
Conemaugh Valley El Sch
Standard public school
374 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Ferndale El Sch
Standard public school
325 students 12:1 students per teacher
Conemaugh Valley Jshs
Standard public school
308 students 9.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~917 students)
Frequently asked questions about Greater Johnstown Shs
How many students attend Greater Johnstown Shs?
Greater Johnstown Shs has 917 students enrolled. It is a public school in Johnstown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 894 (2022-23) → 856 (2023-24), nearly flat (-38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greater Johnstown Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Greater Johnstown Shs is 12.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 20% 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 Greater Johnstown Shs?
98.5% of students at Greater Johnstown Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greater Johnstown Shs?
The largest demographic group at Greater Johnstown Shs is African American at 38.5% of enrollment, in Johnstown, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greater Johnstown Shs?
Greater Johnstown Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Greater Johnstown Shs rank among schools in Johnstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Greater Johnstown Shs ranks #7 of 9 schools in Johnstown, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Johnstown on the city page.
What other schools are in Greater Johnstown Sd?
Besides Greater Johnstown Shs, Greater Johnstown Sd also operates Greater Johnstown El Sch (1,133 students), Greater Johnstown Ms (615 students), and Greater Johnstown School District's Cybe (140 students). See the Greater Johnstown Sd district page for the complete list.