- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lancaster, PA
Mccaskey Campus
Federal NCES profile for Mccaskey Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421314002596
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mccaskey Campus earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 84.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mccaskey Campus has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mccaskey Campus ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Lancaster, PA.
School address
District: Lancaster Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421314002596 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Mccaskey Campus held near 2,642 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 179.8 → 179.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 421314002596 · Lancaster, PA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,600 enr · 14.5:1 · 84.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Martin School (623 students)
Mccaskey Campus held near 2,642 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 179.8 → 179.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Mccaskey Campus in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mccaskey Campus
2,600 students
- Martin School 623
Martin School
623 students
- Jackson Ms 524
Jackson Ms
524 students
- Reynolds Ms 511
Reynolds Ms
511 students
- Washington El 467
Washington El Sch
467 students
- Lincoln Ms 465
Lincoln Ms
465 students
What this shows Mccaskey Campus reports 2,600 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mccaskey Campus compares
Mccaskey Campus 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.0% | ▲ 45% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,600 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,600
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$22,507
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
255
in-school suspensions + 330 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.6%
African American 17.6%
White 14.0%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 3.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Mccaskey Campus is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lancaster Sd reports $22,507 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mccaskey Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jackson Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reynolds Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mccaskey Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Lancaster
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~2,600 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mccaskey Campus
How many students attend Mccaskey Campus?
Mccaskey Campus has 2,600 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lancaster, PA. CCD year-over-year: 2,620 (2022-23) → 2,642 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mccaskey Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Mccaskey Campus is 14.5:1, which is 7% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mccaskey Campus?
84.0% of students at Mccaskey Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mccaskey Campus?
The largest demographic group at Mccaskey Campus is Hispanic or Latino at 58.6% of enrollment, in Lancaster, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mccaskey Campus?
Mccaskey Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mccaskey Campus rank among high schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Mccaskey Campus ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster on the city page.
What other schools are in Lancaster Sd?
Besides Mccaskey Campus, Lancaster Sd also operates Martin School (623 students), Jackson Ms (524 students), and Reynolds Ms (511 students). See the Lancaster Sd district page for the complete list.