- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Halifax, PA
Halifax Area Hs
Federal NCES profile for Halifax Area Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421131006330
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Halifax Area Hs earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Halifax · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 29.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Halifax Area Hs has class sizes smaller than 93% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Halifax Area Hs ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Halifax, PA.
School address
District: Halifax Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421131006330 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Halifax Area Hs held near 247 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 421131006330 · Halifax, PA High · SMALL · TRAD
234 enr · 9.8:1 · 29.5% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Halifax Area El Sch (349 students)
Halifax Area Hs held near 247 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Halifax Area Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Halifax Area E
Halifax Area El Sch
349 students
- Halifax Area M
Halifax Area Ms
263 students
- This school
Halifax Area Hs
234 students
What this shows Halifax Area Hs reports 234 students on the CCD universe file.
How Halifax Area Hs compares
Halifax Area Hs 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 28% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.5% | ▼ 49% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 234 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
234
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 7% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.2%
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
$20,565
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.7%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: White at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.3, Halifax Area Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Halifax Area Sd reports $20,565 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Halifax Area Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax Area El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Halifax Area Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Halifax Area Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~234 students)
Frequently asked questions about Halifax Area Hs
How many students attend Halifax Area Hs?
Halifax Area Hs has 234 students enrolled. It is a high school in Halifax, PA. CCD year-over-year: 244 (2022-23) → 247 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Halifax Area Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Halifax Area Hs is 9.8:1, which is 28% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 38% 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 Halifax Area Hs?
29.5% of students at Halifax Area Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Halifax Area Hs?
The largest demographic group at Halifax Area Hs is White at 90.2% of enrollment, in Halifax, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Halifax Area Hs?
Halifax Area Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Halifax Area Hs rank among public schools in Halifax?
By Resource Investment Index, Halifax Area Hs ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Halifax, 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 Halifax Area Sd?
Besides Halifax Area Hs, Halifax Area Sd also operates Halifax Area El Sch (349 students) and Halifax Area Ms (263 students). See the Halifax Area Sd district page for the complete list.