- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421284004431
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 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 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Vandergrift · Resource Index
- 34
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Kiski Area Hs held near 1,086 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 52.0 → 52.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-40 students YoY 421284004431 · Vandergrift, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,075 enr · 20.7:1 · 28.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Kiski Area Ihs (518 students)
Kiski Area Hs held near 1,086 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount). Teacher FTE held 52.0 → 52.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Kiski Area Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Kiski Area Hs
1,075 students
- Kiski Area Ihs
Kiski Area Ihs
518 students
- Kiski Area Upp
Kiski Area Upper El Sch
502 students
- Kiski Area Nor
Kiski Area North Primary Sch
447 students
- Kiski Area Eas 425
Kiski Area East Primary Sch
425 students
- Kiski Area Sou 308
Kiski Area South Primary Sch
308 students
What this shows Kiski Area Hs reports 1,075 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kiski Area Hs compares
Kiski Area Hs 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,548
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
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.
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
District finance for Kiski Area Sd reports $16,548 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,075 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,126 (2022-23) → 1,086 (2023-24), nearly flat (-40).
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 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.