- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Saxonburg, PA
Knoch Hs
Federal NCES profile for Knoch Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422193001177
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Knoch Hs earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Saxonburg · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 22.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Knoch Hs has class sizes larger than 76% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Knoch Hs ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Saxonburg, PA.
School address
District: Knoch Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422193001177 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Knoch Hs held near 721 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.5 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 422193001177 · Saxonburg, PA High · MID · TRAD
704 enr · 15:1 · 22.1% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Knoch Primary Sch (536 students)
Knoch Hs held near 721 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.5 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Knoch Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Knoch Hs
704 students
- Knoch Primary
Knoch Primary Sch
536 students
- Knoch Ms
Knoch Ms
479 students
- Knoch Intermed
Knoch Intermediate El Sch
296 students
What this shows Knoch Hs reports 704 students on the CCD universe file.
How Knoch Hs compares
Knoch 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.1% | ▼ 62% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 704 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
704
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 76% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$16,439
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 97.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
African American 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 97.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.5, Knoch Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Knoch Sd reports $16,439 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Knoch Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knoch Primary Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Knoch Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Knoch Intermediate El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Knoch Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~704 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Frequently asked questions about Knoch Hs
How many students attend Knoch Hs?
Knoch Hs has 704 students enrolled. It is a high school in Saxonburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 698 (2022-23) → 721 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knoch Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Knoch Hs is 15:1, which is 10% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Knoch Hs?
22.1% of students at Knoch Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Knoch Hs?
The largest demographic group at Knoch Hs is White at 97.7% of enrollment, in Saxonburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Knoch Hs?
Knoch Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Knoch Hs rank among public schools in Saxonburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Knoch Hs ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Saxonburg, 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 Knoch Sd?
Besides Knoch Hs, Knoch Sd also operates Knoch Primary Sch (536 students), Knoch Ms (479 students), and Knoch Intermediate El Sch (296 students). See the Knoch Sd district page for the complete list.