Enrollment
494
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Claysville, PA
Mcguffey Hs
Federal NCES profile for Mcguffey Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421488004249
👥 S:T ratio 45
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcguffey Hs earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Claysville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 29.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcguffey Hs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcguffey Hs ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Claysville, PA.
School address
District: Mcguffey Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421488004249 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.7%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcguffey Hs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcguffey Hs
Mcguffey Hs is a mid-sized high school in Claysville, Pennsylvania, enrolling 494 students.
At 13.7:1, 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 29.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 494 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 642 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #528, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 247 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 139 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 494 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Mcguffey Sd also operates Claysville El Sch (478 students) and Mcguffey Ms (342 students) alongside Mcguffey 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 Mcguffey Hs compares
Mcguffey 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.7% | ▼ 49% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 494 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
494
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.7%
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
$18,310
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 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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 95.3%
Two or More 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.1, Mcguffey Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mcguffey Sd, which includes Mcguffey Hs.
$18,310
Per student
+2%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.9%
State 48.4%
Federal 6.7%
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 Mcguffey Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claysville El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcguffey Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joe Walker El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcguffey Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~494 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mcguffey Hs
How many students attend Mcguffey Hs?
Mcguffey Hs has 494 students enrolled. It is a high school in Claysville, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcguffey Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcguffey Hs is 13.7:1, which is 1% 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 Mcguffey Hs?
29.7% of students at Mcguffey Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcguffey Hs?
The largest demographic group at Mcguffey Hs is White at 95.3% of enrollment, in Claysville, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcguffey Hs?
Mcguffey Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Mcguffey Hs rank among public schools in Claysville?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcguffey Hs ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Claysville, 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 Claysville on the city page.
Is Mcguffey Hs a good school?
Mcguffey Hs earns 44/100 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 Mcguffey Sd?
Besides Mcguffey Hs, Mcguffey Sd also operates Claysville El Sch (478 students), Mcguffey Ms (342 students), and Joe Walker El Sch (199 students). See the Mcguffey Sd district page for the complete list.
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