Enrollment
405
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jeannette, PA
Jeannette Hs
Federal NCES profile for Jeannette Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421233007617
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jeannette Hs earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Jeannette · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 84.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Jeannette Hs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jeannette Hs ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Jeannette, PA.
School address
District: Jeannette City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421233007617 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.6%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jeannette Hs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jeannette Hs
Jeannette Hs is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Jeannette, Pennsylvania, enrolling 405 students.
At 13.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 84.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 405 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 165 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #26.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Two or More (21%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 203 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 187 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 405 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Jeannette's public schools, it stands alongside Jeannette Mckee El Sch (504 students): Jeannette Hs is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.1:1 vs 11:1).
Its district, Jeannette City Sd, also runs Jeannette Mckee El Sch (504 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jeannette Hs compares
Jeannette Hs on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.6% | ▲ 46% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
84.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 46% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.9%
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
$17,566
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 203 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
90
in-school suspensions + 97 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 60.5%
Two or More 21.0%
African American 14.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Jeannette Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jeannette City Sd, which includes Jeannette Hs.
$17,566
Per student
-2%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.5%
State 53.4%
Federal 23.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Jeannette Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeannette Mckee El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jeannette Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Jeannette
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~405 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Jeannette Hs
How many students attend Jeannette Hs?
Jeannette Hs has 405 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jeannette, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jeannette Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Jeannette Hs is 13.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 17% 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 Jeannette Hs?
84.6% of students at Jeannette Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jeannette Hs?
The largest demographic group at Jeannette Hs is White at 60.5% of enrollment, in Jeannette, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jeannette Hs?
Jeannette Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jeannette Hs rank among public schools in Jeannette?
By Resource Investment Index, Jeannette Hs ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Jeannette, 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 Jeannette on the city page.
Is Jeannette Hs a good school?
Jeannette Hs earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Jeannette City Sd?
Besides Jeannette Hs, Jeannette City Sd also operates Jeannette Mckee El Sch (504 students). See the Jeannette City Sd district page for the complete list.
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