Enrollment
1,115
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Latrobe, PA
Greater Latrobe Shs
Federal NCES profile for Greater Latrobe Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421098004845
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greater Latrobe Shs earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Latrobe · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 23.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Greater Latrobe Shs has class sizes larger than 90% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greater Latrobe Shs ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Latrobe, PA.
School address
District: Greater Latrobe Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421098004845 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.8%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greater Latrobe Shs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greater Latrobe Shs
Greater Latrobe Shs is a large high school in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,115 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.9:1 is larger than about 90% of Pennsylvania schools and 24% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,115 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 259 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #193, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 279 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Latrobe's high schools, it stands alongside Eastern Westmoreland Ctc (6 students): Greater Latrobe Shs is larger than that campus by headcount.
Greater Latrobe Sd also operates Latrobe El Sch (627 students) and Mountain View El Sch (534 students) alongside Greater Latrobe 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 Latrobe Shs compares
Greater Latrobe 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.8% | ▼ 59% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,115 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,115
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 90% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.3%
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
$14,611
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 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 92.1%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.0, Greater Latrobe Shs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greater Latrobe Sd, which includes Greater Latrobe Shs.
$14,611
Per student
-19%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.2%
State 34.0%
Federal 6.8%
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 Latrobe Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latrobe El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Baggaley El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greater Latrobe Jhs | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greater Latrobe Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools in Latrobe
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,115 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Greater Latrobe Shs
How many students attend Greater Latrobe Shs?
Greater Latrobe Shs has 1,115 students enrolled. It is a high school in Latrobe, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greater Latrobe Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Greater Latrobe Shs is 16.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greater Latrobe Shs?
23.8% of students at Greater Latrobe Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greater Latrobe Shs?
The largest demographic group at Greater Latrobe Shs is White at 92.1% of enrollment, in Latrobe, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greater Latrobe Shs?
Greater Latrobe Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Greater Latrobe Shs rank among public schools in Latrobe?
By Resource Investment Index, Greater Latrobe Shs ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Latrobe, 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 Latrobe on the city page.
Is Greater Latrobe Shs a good school?
Greater Latrobe Shs earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Greater Latrobe Sd?
Besides Greater Latrobe Shs, Greater Latrobe Sd also operates Latrobe El Sch (627 students), Mountain View El Sch (534 students), and Baggaley El Sch (510 students). See the Greater Latrobe Sd district page for the complete list.
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