- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Meadville, PA
Meadville Area Shs
Federal NCES profile for Meadville Area Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420708001654
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadville Area Shs earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Meadville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 85.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadville Area Shs has class sizes larger than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadville Area Shs ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Meadville, PA.
School address
District: Crawford Central Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420708001654 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Meadville Area Shs held near 751 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.9 → 48.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 420708001654 · Meadville, PA High · MID · TRAD
708 enr · 14.8:1 · 85.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Cochranton Jshs (341 students)
Meadville Area Shs held near 751 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.9 → 48.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Meadville Area Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Meadville Area Shs
708 students
- Cochranton Jsh
Cochranton Jshs
341 students
- Meadville Ms
Meadville Ms
340 students
- First District
First District El Sch
334 students
- Neason Hill El
Neason Hill El Sch
333 students
- Second Distric
Second District El Sch
316 students
What this shows Meadville Area Shs reports 708 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadville Area Shs compares
Meadville 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.6% | ▲ 47% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 708 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
708
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.2%
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
$17,087
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 236 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 135 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.5%
Two or More 8.8%
African American 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.8, Meadville Area Shs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Crawford Central Sd reports $17,087 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meadville Area Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cochranton Jshs | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadville Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| First District El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Neason Hill El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Second District El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadville Area Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Meadville
1 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 (~708 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meadville Area Shs
How many students attend Meadville Area Shs?
Meadville Area Shs has 708 students enrolled. It is a high school in Meadville, PA. CCD year-over-year: 765 (2022-23) → 751 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadville Area Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadville Area Shs is 14.8:1, which is 9% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meadville Area Shs?
85.6% of students at Meadville Area Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadville Area Shs?
The largest demographic group at Meadville Area Shs is White at 82.5% of enrollment, in Meadville, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadville Area Shs?
Meadville Area Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Meadville Area Shs rank among public schools in Meadville?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadville Area Shs ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Meadville, 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 Meadville on the city page.
What other schools are in Crawford Central Sd?
Besides Meadville Area Shs, Crawford Central Sd also operates Cochranton Jshs (341 students), Meadville Ms (340 students), and First District El Sch (334 students). See the Crawford Central Sd district page for the complete list.