- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Nanticoke, PA
Greater Nanticoke Area Shs
Federal NCES profile for Greater Nanticoke Area Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421629005242
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greater Nanticoke Area Shs earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Nanticoke · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 88.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Greater Nanticoke Area Shs has class sizes larger than 98% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greater Nanticoke Area Shs ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Nanticoke, PA.
School address
District: Greater Nanticoke Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421629005242 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Greater Nanticoke Area Shs held near 723 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 421629005242 · Nanticoke, PA High · MID · TRAD
698 enr · 19.9:1 · 88.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr (533 students)
Greater Nanticoke Area Shs held near 723 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Greater Nanticoke Area Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Greater Nanticoke Area Shs
698 students
- Greater Nantic
Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr
533 students
- Gna El Ctr
Gna El Ctr
513 students
- Kennedy Early
Kennedy Early Childhood Center
505 students
What this shows Greater Nanticoke Area Shs reports 698 students on the CCD universe file.
How Greater Nanticoke Area Shs compares
Greater Nanticoke Area 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 46% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.8% | ▲ 53% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 698 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
698
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 98% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.0%
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
$12,904
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, Greater Nanticoke Area Shs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greater Nanticoke Area Sd reports $12,904 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Greater Nanticoke Area Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gna El Ctr | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greater Nanticoke Area Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~698 students)
Frequently asked questions about Greater Nanticoke Area Shs
How many students attend Greater Nanticoke Area Shs?
Greater Nanticoke Area Shs has 698 students enrolled. It is a high school in Nanticoke, PA. CCD year-over-year: 714 (2022-23) → 723 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greater Nanticoke Area Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Greater Nanticoke Area Shs is 19.9:1, which is 46% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greater Nanticoke Area Shs?
88.8% of students at Greater Nanticoke Area Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greater Nanticoke Area Shs?
The largest demographic group at Greater Nanticoke Area Shs is White at 66.5% of enrollment, in Nanticoke, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greater Nanticoke Area Shs?
Greater Nanticoke Area Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Nanticoke Area Shs rank among public schools in Nanticoke?
By Resource Investment Index, Greater Nanticoke Area Shs ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Nanticoke, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Greater Nanticoke Area Sd?
Besides Greater Nanticoke Area Shs, Greater Nanticoke Area Sd also operates Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr (533 students), Gna El Ctr (513 students), and Kennedy Early Childhood Center (505 students). See the Greater Nanticoke Area Sd district page for the complete list.