Enrollment
1,393
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lebanon, PA
Lebanon Shs
Federal NCES profile for Lebanon Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421344005155
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lebanon Shs earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Lebanon · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 86.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lebanon Shs has class sizes larger than 92% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lebanon Shs ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Lebanon, PA.
School address
District: Lebanon Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421344005155 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
81.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.1%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lebanon Shs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lebanon Shs
Lebanon Shs is a high-poverty, large high school in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,393 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.2:1 is larger than about 92% of Pennsylvania schools and 26% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 86.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,393 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 121 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #78.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (75%) and White (18%) (diversity index 41/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 348 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lebanon Sd spends $13,191 per pupil, 27% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 432 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,393 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 13 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lebanon's high schools, it stands alongside Cedar Crest Hs (1,676 students): Lebanon Shs is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.2:1 vs 17.6:1).
Lebanon Sd also operates Northwest El Sch (557 students) and Harding El Sch (555 students) alongside Lebanon Shs.
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 Lebanon Shs compares
Lebanon Shs on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 26% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.1% | ▲ 48% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,393 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,393
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
86.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 92% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.8%
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
$13,191
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
333
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 74.9%
White 17.8%
African American 4.5%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, Lebanon Shs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lebanon Sd, which includes Lebanon Shs.
$13,191
Per student
-27%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.2%
State 60.8%
Federal 13.0%
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 Lebanon Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harding El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southeast El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lebanon Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lebanon Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 5.2:1
- Resource Index
- 75/100
Similar high schools in Lebanon
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,393 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lebanon Shs
How many students attend Lebanon Shs?
Lebanon Shs has 1,393 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lebanon, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lebanon Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Lebanon Shs is 17.2:1, which is 26% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lebanon Shs?
86.1% of students at Lebanon Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lebanon Shs?
The largest demographic group at Lebanon Shs is Hispanic or Latino at 74.9% of enrollment, in Lebanon, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lebanon Shs?
Lebanon Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lebanon Shs rank among high schools in Lebanon?
By Resource Investment Index, Lebanon Shs ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Lebanon, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Lebanon on the city page.
Is Lebanon Shs a good school?
Lebanon Shs earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania. 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 Lebanon Sd?
Besides Lebanon Shs, Lebanon Sd also operates Northwest El Sch (557 students), Harding El Sch (555 students), and Southeast El Sch (438 students). See the Lebanon Sd district page for the complete list.
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