- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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
🌟 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Mckeesport Area Shs held near 1,051 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 62.6 → 61.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 421494006105 · Mckeesport, PA High · MID · TRAD
966 enr · 15.6:1 · 77.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Francis Mcclure El Sch (668 students)
Mckeesport Area Shs held near 1,051 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 62.6 → 61.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Mckeesport Area Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mckeesport Area Shs
966 students
- Francis Mcclur
Francis Mcclure El Sch
668 students
- Founders Hall
Founders Hall Middle Sch
642 students
- Twin Rivers El
Twin Rivers El Sch
607 students
What this shows Mckeesport Area Shs reports 966 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mckeesport Area Shs compares
Mckeesport Area Shs 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,863
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
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.
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
District finance for Mckeesport Area Sd reports $17,863 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~966 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,045 (2022-23) → 1,051 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
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 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 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.
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.