- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mechanicsburg, PA
Mechanicsburg Area Shs
Federal NCES profile for Mechanicsburg Area Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421503005098
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mechanicsburg Area Shs earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #13 of 17
- public schools in Mechanicsburg · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 31.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mechanicsburg Area Shs has class sizes larger than 91% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mechanicsburg Area Shs ranks #13 of 17 public schools in Mechanicsburg, PA.
School address
District: Mechanicsburg Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421503005098 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Mechanicsburg Area Shs held near 1,371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 83.8 → 101.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 421503005098 · Mechanicsburg, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,412 enr · 17:1 · 31.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Mechanicsburg Ms (1,112 students)
Mechanicsburg Area Shs held near 1,371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 83.8 → 101.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Mechanicsburg Area Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mechanicsburg Area Shs
1,412 students
- Mechanicsburg
Mechanicsburg Ms
1,112 students
- Elmwood Academ
Elmwood Academy
712 students
- Upper Allen El 321
Upper Allen El Sch
321 students
- Kindergarten A 321
Kindergarten Academy
321 students
- Shepherdstown 283
Shepherdstown El Sch
283 students
What this shows Mechanicsburg Area Shs reports 1,412 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mechanicsburg Area Shs compares
Mechanicsburg 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 25% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.0% | ▼ 47% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,412 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,412
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 91% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$16,032
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 145 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 71.3%
African American 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, Mechanicsburg Area Shs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mechanicsburg Area Sd reports $16,032 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mechanicsburg Area Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanicsburg Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elmwood Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Upper Allen El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kindergarten Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shepherdstown El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mechanicsburg Area Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar high schools in Mechanicsburg
2 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 (~1,412 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mechanicsburg Area Shs
How many students attend Mechanicsburg Area Shs?
Mechanicsburg Area Shs has 1,412 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mechanicsburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,377 (2022-23) → 1,371 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mechanicsburg Area Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Mechanicsburg Area Shs is 17:1, which is 25% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mechanicsburg Area Shs?
31.0% of students at Mechanicsburg Area Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mechanicsburg Area Shs?
The largest demographic group at Mechanicsburg Area Shs is White at 71.3% of enrollment, in Mechanicsburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mechanicsburg Area Shs?
Mechanicsburg Area Shs 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 Mechanicsburg Area Shs rank among public schools in Mechanicsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Mechanicsburg Area Shs ranks #13 of 17 public schools in Mechanicsburg, 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 Mechanicsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Mechanicsburg Area Sd?
Besides Mechanicsburg Area Shs, Mechanicsburg Area Sd also operates Mechanicsburg Ms (1,112 students), Elmwood Academy (712 students), and Upper Allen El Sch (321 students). See the Mechanicsburg Area Sd district page for the complete list.