- Enrollment
- 1,236
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hazle Township, PA
Hazleton Area Hs
Federal NCES profile for Hazleton Area Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421170000026
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hazleton Area Hs earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hazle Township · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 82.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hazleton Area Hs has class sizes larger than 98% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hazleton Area Hs ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hazle Township, PA.
School address
District: Hazleton Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421170000026 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+89 students YoY
Hazleton Area Hs held near 3,884 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+89 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 198.3 → 201.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+89 students YoY 421170000026 · Hazle Township, PA High · LARGE · TRAD
4,071 enr · 20.6:1 · 82.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Heights Terrace El/Ms (1,236 students)
Hazleton Area Hs held near 3,884 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+89 headcount). Teacher FTE added 198.3 → 201.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Hazleton Area Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hazleton Area Hs
4,071 students
- Heights Terrac 1,236
Heights Terrace El/Ms
1,236 students
- Maple Manor El 1,092
Maple Manor El/Ms
1,092 students
- West Hazleton 1,023
West Hazleton El/Ms
1,023 students
- Freeland El/Ms 991
Freeland El/Ms
991 students
- Valley El/Ms 957
Valley El/Ms
957 students
What this shows Hazleton Area Hs reports 4,071 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hazleton Area Hs compares
Hazleton 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 51% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.8% | ▲ 43% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 4,071 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
4,071
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 98% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$13,485
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
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 452 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
145
in-school suspensions + 287 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.0%
White 29.1%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.3, Hazleton Area Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hazleton Area Sd reports $13,485 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hazleton Area Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heights Terrace El/Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maple Manor El/Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Hazleton El/Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Freeland El/Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley El/Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hazleton Area Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 957
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~4,071 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hazleton Area Hs
How many students attend Hazleton Area Hs?
Hazleton Area Hs has 4,071 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hazle Township, PA. CCD year-over-year: 3,795 (2022-23) → 3,884 (2023-24), nearly flat (+89).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hazleton Area Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Hazleton Area Hs is 20.6:1, which is 51% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hazleton Area Hs?
82.8% of students at Hazleton Area Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hazleton Area Hs?
The largest demographic group at Hazleton Area Hs is Hispanic or Latino at 68.0% of enrollment, in Hazle Township, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hazleton Area Hs?
Hazleton Area Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hazleton Area Hs rank among public schools in Hazle Township?
By Resource Investment Index, Hazleton Area Hs ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hazle Township, 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 Hazleton Area Sd?
Besides Hazleton Area Hs, Hazleton Area Sd also operates Heights Terrace El/Ms (1,236 students), Maple Manor El/Ms (1,092 students), and West Hazleton El/Ms (1,023 students). See the Hazleton Area Sd district page for the complete list.