- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jersey Shore, PA
Jersey Shore Area Shs
Federal NCES profile for Jersey Shore Area Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421248003034
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jersey Shore Area Shs earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Jersey Shore · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 42.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Jersey Shore Area Shs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jersey Shore Area Shs ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Jersey Shore, PA.
School address
District: Jersey Shore Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421248003034 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Jersey Shore Area Shs held near 686 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 53.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 421248003034 · Jersey Shore, PA High · MID · TRAD
672 enr · 12.7:1 · 42.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Jersey Shore Area El Sch (499 students)
Jersey Shore Area Shs held near 686 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Jersey Shore Area Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Jersey Shore Area Shs
672 students
- Jersey Shore A
Jersey Shore Area El Sch
499 students
- Jersey Shore M
Jersey Shore Ms
466 students
- Avis El Sch 234
Avis El Sch
234 students
- Salladasburg E 217
Salladasburg El Sch
217 students
What this shows Jersey Shore Area Shs reports 672 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jersey Shore Area Shs compares
Jersey Shore Area Shs 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▼ 28% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 672 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
672
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$17,645
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.3%
Two or More 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.0, Jersey Shore Area Shs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jersey Shore Area Sd reports $17,645 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jersey Shore Area Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey Shore Area El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jersey Shore Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Avis El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Salladasburg El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jersey Shore Area Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~672 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Jersey Shore Area Shs
How many students attend Jersey Shore Area Shs?
Jersey Shore Area Shs has 672 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jersey Shore, PA. CCD year-over-year: 710 (2022-23) → 686 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jersey Shore Area Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Jersey Shore Area Shs is 12.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 19% 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 Jersey Shore Area Shs?
42.1% of students at Jersey Shore Area Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jersey Shore Area Shs?
The largest demographic group at Jersey Shore Area Shs is White at 94.3% of enrollment, in Jersey Shore, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jersey Shore Area Shs?
Jersey Shore Area Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Jersey Shore Area Shs rank among public schools in Jersey Shore?
By Resource Investment Index, Jersey Shore Area Shs ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Jersey Shore, 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 Jersey Shore on the city page.
What other schools are in Jersey Shore Area Sd?
Besides Jersey Shore Area Shs, Jersey Shore Area Sd also operates Jersey Shore Area El Sch (499 students), Jersey Shore Ms (466 students), and Avis El Sch (234 students). See the Jersey Shore Area Sd district page for the complete list.