Enrollment
434
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Ligonier, PA
Ligonier Valley Hs
Federal NCES profile for Ligonier Valley Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421371004442
👥 S:T ratio 49
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ligonier Valley Hs earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Ligonier · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 21.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ligonier Valley Hs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ligonier Valley Hs ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ligonier, PA.
School address
District: Ligonier Valley Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421371004442 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.9%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ligonier Valley Hs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ligonier Valley Hs
Ligonier Valley Hs is a mid-sized high school in Ligonier, Pennsylvania, enrolling 434 students.
At 12.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.9% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the Pennsylvania average.
With 434 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 480 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #225.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 217 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Ligonier Valley Sd also operates Mellon El Sch (395 students) and Ligonier Valley Ms (268 students) alongside Ligonier Valley 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 Ligonier Valley Hs compares
Ligonier Valley 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.9% | ▼ 62% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.9%
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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 41% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.3%
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
$18,318
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 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
White 94.5%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.6, Ligonier Valley Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ligonier Valley Sd, which includes Ligonier Valley Hs.
$18,318
Per student
+2%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.3%
State 36.4%
Federal 8.3%
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 Ligonier Valley Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mellon El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ligonier Valley Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laurel Valley El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ligonier Valley Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~434 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ligonier Valley Hs
How many students attend Ligonier Valley Hs?
Ligonier Valley Hs has 434 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ligonier, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ligonier Valley Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Ligonier Valley Hs is 12.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 18% 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 Ligonier Valley Hs?
21.9% of students at Ligonier Valley Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ligonier Valley Hs?
The largest demographic group at Ligonier Valley Hs is White at 94.5% of enrollment, in Ligonier, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ligonier Valley Hs?
Ligonier Valley Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Ligonier Valley Hs rank among public schools in Ligonier?
By Resource Investment Index, Ligonier Valley Hs ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ligonier, 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 Ligonier on the city page.
Is Ligonier Valley Hs a good school?
Ligonier Valley Hs earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Ligonier Valley Sd?
Besides Ligonier Valley Hs, Ligonier Valley Sd also operates Mellon El Sch (395 students), Ligonier Valley Ms (268 students), and Laurel Valley El Sch (238 students). See the Ligonier Valley Sd district page for the complete list.
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