Enrollment
917
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.5%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greater Johnstown Shs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greater Johnstown Shs
Greater Johnstown Shs is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, enrolling 917 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 98.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 917 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 288 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #100.
Its student body is led by African American (39%) and White (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 306 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 70.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 36.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 391 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 917 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Johnstown's public schools, it stands alongside Greater Johnstown El Sch (1,133 students): Greater Johnstown Shs is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.6:1 vs 15.7:1).
Greater Johnstown Sd also operates Greater Johnstown El Sch (1,133 students) and Greater Johnstown Ms (615 students) alongside Greater Johnstown Shs.
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 Greater Johnstown Shs compares
Greater Johnstown Shs on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,334
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greater Johnstown Sd, which includes Greater Johnstown Shs.
$15,334
Per student
-15%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.5%
State 47.4%
Federal 36.0%
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 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
- 1,133
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~917 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Greater Johnstown Shs's federal record.
- Compare Greater Johnstown Shs against another school. Compare schools
- Greater Johnstown Sd's spending and staffing shape this school. District profile
- Confirm current enrollment and boundaries with the school. Choosing guide
Federal record (CCD 2024-25, CRDC 2021-22) - PlainSchools assigns no subjective rating; the composite quality score is a transparent, reproducible index computed from this cited federal data.
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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Greater Johnstown Shs a good school?
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. 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 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.
Related tools
Every figure on PlainSchools is rendered directly from the source NCES, CRDC and F-33 federal records, no number is typed in by an editor. Each school's figures reflect its most recent NCES/CRDC submission on file. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.