Enrollment
436
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Williamsport, PA
Loyalsock Twp Shs
Federal NCES profile for Loyalsock Twp Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421431004828
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Loyalsock Twp Shs earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Williamsport · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 35.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Loyalsock Twp Shs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Loyalsock Twp Shs ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Williamsport, PA.
School address
District: Loyalsock Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421431004828 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.8%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Loyalsock Twp Shs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Loyalsock Twp Shs
Loyalsock Twp Shs is a mid-sized high school in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, enrolling 436 students.
At 13.6:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 436 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 672 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #232.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Two or More (9%) (diversity index 37/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 218 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Loyalsock Township Sd spends $14,140 per pupil, 21% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Williamsport's high schools, it stands alongside Williamsport Area Shs (1,462 students): Loyalsock Twp Shs is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.6:1 vs 14.5:1).
Loyalsock Township Sd also operates Donald E. Schick Sch (721 students) and Loyalsock Twp Ms (353 students) alongside Loyalsock Twp 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 Loyalsock Twp Shs compares
Loyalsock Twp 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.8% | ▼ 38% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 436 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
436
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 55% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.9%
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
$14,140
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 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 78.4%
Two or More 9.2%
African American 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.2, Loyalsock Twp Shs is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Loyalsock Township Sd, which includes Loyalsock Twp Shs.
$14,140
Per student
-21%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.3%
State 28.7%
Federal 9.0%
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 Loyalsock Twp Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donald E. Schick Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Loyalsock Twp Ms | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Loyalsock Twp Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar high schools in Williamsport
1 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 (~436 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Loyalsock Twp Shs
How many students attend Loyalsock Twp Shs?
Loyalsock Twp Shs has 436 students enrolled. It is a high school in Williamsport, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Loyalsock Twp Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Loyalsock Twp Shs is 13.6:1, which is 0% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Loyalsock Twp Shs?
35.8% of students at Loyalsock Twp Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Loyalsock Twp Shs?
The largest demographic group at Loyalsock Twp Shs is White at 78.4% of enrollment, in Williamsport, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Loyalsock Twp Shs?
Loyalsock Twp Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Loyalsock Twp Shs rank among public schools in Williamsport?
By Resource Investment Index, Loyalsock Twp Shs ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Williamsport, 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 Williamsport on the city page.
Is Loyalsock Twp Shs a good school?
Loyalsock Twp Shs earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 Loyalsock Township Sd?
Besides Loyalsock Twp Shs, Loyalsock Township Sd also operates Donald E. Schick Sch (721 students) and Loyalsock Twp Ms (353 students). See the Loyalsock Township Sd district page for the complete list.
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