- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Leechburg, PA
Leechburg Area Hs
Federal NCES profile for Leechburg Area Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421347006027
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leechburg Area Hs earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Leechburg · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 41.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Leechburg Area Hs has class sizes smaller than 89% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leechburg Area Hs ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Leechburg, PA.
School address
District: Leechburg Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421347006027 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Leechburg Area Hs held near 182 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.9 → 17.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 421347006027 · Leechburg, PA High · SMALL · TRAD
177 enr · 10.4:1 · 41.4% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: David Leech El Sch (287 students)
Leechburg Area Hs held near 182 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.9 → 17.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Leechburg Area Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- David Leech El
David Leech El Sch
287 students
- This school
Leechburg Area Hs
177 students
- Leechburg Area
Leechburg Area Ms
147 students
What this shows Leechburg Area Hs reports 177 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leechburg Area Hs compares
Leechburg 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 24% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.4% | ▼ 29% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 177 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
177
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 11% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.2%
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
$20,881
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 177 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.7%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.7, Leechburg Area Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Leechburg Area Sd reports $20,881 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Leechburg Area Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Leech El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leechburg Area Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leechburg Area Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 147
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- 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 (~177 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leechburg Area Hs
How many students attend Leechburg Area Hs?
Leechburg Area Hs has 177 students enrolled. It is a high school in Leechburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 186 (2022-23) → 182 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leechburg Area Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Leechburg Area Hs is 10.4:1, which is 24% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 34% 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 Leechburg Area Hs?
41.4% of students at Leechburg Area Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leechburg Area Hs?
The largest demographic group at Leechburg Area Hs is White at 92.7% of enrollment, in Leechburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leechburg Area Hs?
Leechburg Area Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Leechburg Area Hs rank among public schools in Leechburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Leechburg Area Hs ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Leechburg, 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 Leechburg Area Sd?
Besides Leechburg Area Hs, Leechburg Area Sd also operates David Leech El Sch (287 students) and Leechburg Area Ms (147 students). See the Leechburg Area Sd district page for the complete list.