Enrollment
966
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Mckeesport, PA
Mckeesport Area Shs
Federal NCES profile for Mckeesport Area Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421494006105
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mckeesport Area Shs earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #6 of 9
- public schools in Mckeesport · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 77.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mckeesport Area Shs has class sizes larger than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mckeesport Area Shs ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Mckeesport, PA.
School address
District: Mckeesport Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421494006105 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.9%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mckeesport Area Shs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mckeesport Area Shs
Mckeesport Area Shs is a high-poverty, large high school in Mckeesport, Pennsylvania, enrolling 966 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 966 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 53 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #29.
Its student body is led by African American (47%) and White (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 276 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 81.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 232 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 966 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Mckeesport Area Sd also operates Francis Mcclure El Sch (668 students) and Founders Hall Middle Sch (642 students) alongside Mckeesport Area 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 Mckeesport Area Shs compares
Mckeesport Area 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.9% | ▲ 34% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 966 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
966
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
81.8%
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
$17,041
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 224 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 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
African American 47.0%
White 35.3%
Two or More 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Mckeesport Area Shs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mckeesport Area Sd, which includes Mckeesport Area Shs.
$17,041
Per student
-5%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.5%
State 57.2%
Federal 17.2%
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 Mckeesport Area Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Mcclure El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Founders Hall Middle Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Twin Rivers El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mckeesport Area Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~966 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mckeesport Area Shs
How many students attend Mckeesport Area Shs?
Mckeesport Area Shs has 966 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mckeesport, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckeesport Area Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckeesport Area Shs is 15.6:1, which is 15% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mckeesport Area Shs?
77.9% of students at Mckeesport Area Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mckeesport Area Shs?
The largest demographic group at Mckeesport Area Shs is African American at 47.0% of enrollment, in Mckeesport, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mckeesport Area Shs?
Mckeesport Area Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Mckeesport Area Shs rank among public schools in Mckeesport?
By Resource Investment Index, Mckeesport Area Shs ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Mckeesport, 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 Mckeesport on the city page.
Is Mckeesport Area Shs a good school?
Mckeesport Area Shs earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more 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 Mckeesport Area Sd?
Besides Mckeesport Area Shs, Mckeesport Area Sd also operates Francis Mcclure El Sch (668 students), Founders Hall Middle Sch (642 students), and Twin Rivers El Sch (607 students). See the Mckeesport Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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