Enrollment
702
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Middletown, PA
Middletown Area Hs
Federal NCES profile for Middletown Area Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421524001790
👥 S:T ratio 45
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middletown Area Hs earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Middletown · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 45.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Middletown Area Hs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middletown Area Hs ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Middletown, PA.
School address
District: Middletown Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421524001790 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.6%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Middletown Area Hs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Middletown Area Hs
Middletown Area Hs is a mid-sized high school in Middletown, Pennsylvania, enrolling 702 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 45.6% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 702 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 456 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #150.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 234 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 157 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 702 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Middletown Area Sd also operates Middletown Area Ms (534 students) and Robert Reid El Sch (410 students) alongside Middletown Area Hs.
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 Middletown Area Hs compares
Middletown Area Hs on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.6% | ▼ 22% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 702 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
702
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$17,795
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 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
White 52.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%
Two or More 12.1%
African American 10.4%
Asian 3.3%
Largest group: White at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Middletown Area Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Middletown Area Sd, which includes Middletown Area Hs.
$17,795
Per student
-1%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.7%
State 31.1%
Federal 11.2%
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 Middletown Area Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown Area Ms | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert Reid El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kunkel El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fink El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Middletown Area Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~702 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Middletown Area Hs
How many students attend Middletown Area Hs?
Middletown Area Hs has 702 students enrolled. It is a high school in Middletown, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middletown Area Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Middletown Area Hs is 13.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Middletown Area Hs?
45.6% of students at Middletown Area Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middletown Area Hs?
The largest demographic group at Middletown Area Hs is White at 52.3% of enrollment, in Middletown, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middletown Area Hs?
Middletown Area Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Middletown Area Hs rank among public schools in Middletown?
By Resource Investment Index, Middletown Area Hs ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Middletown, 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 Middletown on the city page.
Is Middletown Area Hs a good school?
Middletown Area Hs earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 Middletown Area Sd?
Besides Middletown Area Hs, Middletown Area Sd also operates Middletown Area Ms (534 students), Robert Reid El Sch (410 students), and Kunkel El Sch (369 students). See the Middletown Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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