- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Aliquippa, PA
Hopewell Shs
Federal NCES profile for Hopewell Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421203000675
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hopewell Shs earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Aliquippa · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 26.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hopewell Shs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hopewell Shs ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Aliquippa, PA.
School address
District: Hopewell Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421203000675 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Hopewell Shs grew from 590 students in 2022-23 to 625 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 44.5 → 44.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 421203000675 · Aliquippa, PA High · MID · TRAD
614 enr · 14:1 · 26.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Hopewell Jhs (657 students)
Hopewell Shs grew from 590 students in 2022-23 to 625 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 44.5 → 44.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Hopewell Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hopewell Jhs
Hopewell Jhs
657 students
- This school
Hopewell Shs
614 students
- Hopewell El Sc
Hopewell El Sch
323 students
- Independence E 228
Independence El Sch
228 students
- Margaret Ross 185
Margaret Ross El Sch
185 students
What this shows Hopewell Shs reports 614 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hopewell Shs compares
Hopewell Shs is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.9% | ▼ 54% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 614 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
614
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.1%
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
$18,991
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 87.3%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.3, Hopewell Shs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hopewell Area Sd reports $18,991 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hopewell Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopewell Jhs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hopewell El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Independence El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Margaret Ross El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hopewell Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~614 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hopewell Shs
How many students attend Hopewell Shs?
Hopewell Shs has 614 students enrolled. It is a high school in Aliquippa, PA. CCD year-over-year: 590 (2022-23) → 625 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hopewell Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Hopewell Shs is 14:1, which is 3% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hopewell Shs?
26.9% of students at Hopewell Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hopewell Shs?
The largest demographic group at Hopewell Shs is White at 87.3% of enrollment, in Aliquippa, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hopewell Shs?
Hopewell Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Hopewell Shs rank among public schools in Aliquippa?
By Resource Investment Index, Hopewell Shs ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Aliquippa, 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 Aliquippa on the city page.
What other schools are in Hopewell Area Sd?
Besides Hopewell Shs, Hopewell Area Sd also operates Hopewell Jhs (657 students), Hopewell El Sch (323 students), and Independence El Sch (228 students). See the Hopewell Area Sd district page for the complete list.