- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421488004249
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 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 42/100 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
- 42
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Mcguffey Hs held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 421488004249 · Claysville, PA High · SMALL · TRAD
494 enr · 13.7:1 · 29.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Claysville El Sch (478 students)
Mcguffey Hs held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Mcguffey Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mcguffey Hs
494 students
- Claysville El
Claysville El Sch
478 students
- Mcguffey Ms
Mcguffey Ms
342 students
- Joe Walker El
Joe Walker El Sch
199 students
What this shows Mcguffey Hs reports 494 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcguffey Hs compares
Mcguffey 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,144
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
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.
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
District finance for Mcguffey Sd reports $19,144 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~494 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 491 (2022-23) → 478 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
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 42/100 (typical 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 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.
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.