- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hollidaysburg, PA
Hollidaysburg Area Jhs
Federal NCES profile for Hollidaysburg Area Jhs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421194000927
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hollidaysburg Area Jhs earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Hollidaysburg · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hollidaysburg Area Jhs has class sizes smaller than 95% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hollidaysburg Area Jhs ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Hollidaysburg, PA.
School address
District: Hollidaysburg Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421194000927 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Hollidaysburg Area Jhs held near 784 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 82.6 → 58.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 421194000927 · Hollidaysburg, PA Other · MID · TRAD
756 enr · 9.2:1 · 39.8% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Hollidaysburg Area Shs (793 students)
Hollidaysburg Area Jhs held near 784 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 82.6 → 58.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Hollidaysburg Area Jhs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hollidaysburg
Hollidaysburg Area Shs
793 students
- This school
Hollidaysburg Area Jhs
756 students
- Frankstown El
Frankstown El Sch
622 students
- Foot of Ten El
Foot of Ten El Sch
476 students
- Charles W Long
Charles W Longer El Sch
414 students
What this shows Hollidaysburg Area Jhs reports 756 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hollidaysburg Area Jhs compares
Hollidaysburg Area Jhs 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 32% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▼ 31% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 756 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
756
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 5% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.9%
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
$15,068
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
122
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.6%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.1, Hollidaysburg Area Jhs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hollidaysburg Area Sd reports $15,068 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hollidaysburg Area Jhs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollidaysburg Area Shs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frankstown El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Foot of Ten El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles W Longer El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hollidaysburg Area Jhs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide other 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 (~756 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hollidaysburg Area Jhs
How many students attend Hollidaysburg Area Jhs?
Hollidaysburg Area Jhs has 756 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hollidaysburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 807 (2022-23) → 784 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hollidaysburg Area Jhs?
The student-teacher ratio at Hollidaysburg Area Jhs is 9.2:1, which is 32% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 41% 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 Hollidaysburg Area Jhs?
39.8% of students at Hollidaysburg Area Jhs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hollidaysburg Area Jhs?
The largest demographic group at Hollidaysburg Area Jhs is White at 92.6% of enrollment, in Hollidaysburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hollidaysburg Area Jhs?
Hollidaysburg Area Jhs 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 Hollidaysburg Area Jhs rank among public schools in Hollidaysburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Hollidaysburg Area Jhs ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Hollidaysburg, 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 Hollidaysburg Area Sd?
Besides Hollidaysburg Area Jhs, Hollidaysburg Area Sd also operates Hollidaysburg Area Shs (793 students), Frankstown El Sch (622 students), and Foot of Ten El Sch (476 students). See the Hollidaysburg Area Sd district page for the complete list.