Enrollment
1,075
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Vandergrift, PA
Kiski Area Hs
Federal NCES profile for Kiski Area Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421284004431
👥 S:T ratio 17
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kiski Area Hs earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Vandergrift · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 28.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Kiski Area Hs has class sizes larger than 98% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kiski Area Hs ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Vandergrift, PA.
School address
District: Kiski Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421284004431 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+52% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.9%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kiski Area Hs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kiski Area Hs
Kiski Area Hs is a large high school in Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,075 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.7:1 is larger than about 98% of Pennsylvania schools and 52% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,075 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 287 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #276, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Kiski Area Sd also operates Kiski Area Ihs (518 students) and Kiski Area Upper El Sch (502 students) alongside Kiski Area Hs.
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 Kiski Area Hs compares
Kiski Area 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 52% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▼ 50% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,075 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,075
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 52% 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.
Engagement
33.5%
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
$15,725
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 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 90.7%
African American 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.3, Kiski Area Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kiski Area Sd, which includes Kiski Area Hs.
$15,725
Per student
-12%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.3%
State 46.7%
Federal 10.0%
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 Kiski Area Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiski Area Ihs | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kiski Area Upper El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kiski Area North Primary Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kiski Area East Primary Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kiski Area South Primary Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kiski Area Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar high 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 (~1,075 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kiski Area Hs
How many students attend Kiski Area Hs?
Kiski Area Hs has 1,075 students enrolled. It is a high school in Vandergrift, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kiski Area Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Kiski Area Hs is 20.7:1, which is 52% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kiski Area Hs?
28.9% of students at Kiski Area Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kiski Area Hs?
The largest demographic group at Kiski Area Hs is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Vandergrift, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kiski Area Hs?
Kiski Area Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kiski Area Hs rank among public schools in Vandergrift?
By Resource Investment Index, Kiski Area Hs ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Vandergrift, 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 Vandergrift on the city page.
Is Kiski Area Hs a good school?
Kiski Area Hs earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Pennsylvania schools. 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 Kiski Area Sd?
Besides Kiski Area Hs, Kiski Area Sd also operates Kiski Area Ihs (518 students), Kiski Area Upper El Sch (502 students), and Kiski Area North Primary Sch (447 students). See the Kiski Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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