- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421524001790
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 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 50/100 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
- 50
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Middletown Area Hs held near 727 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 421524001790 · Middletown, PA High · MID · TRAD
702 enr · 13.8:1 · 45.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Middletown Area Ms (534 students)
Middletown Area Hs held near 727 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Middletown Area Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Middletown Area Hs
702 students
- Middletown Are
Middletown Area Ms
534 students
- Robert Reid El
Robert Reid El Sch
410 students
- Kunkel El Sch
Kunkel El Sch
369 students
- Fink El Sch 257
Fink El Sch
257 students
What this shows Middletown Area Hs reports 702 students on the CCD universe file.
How Middletown Area Hs compares
Middletown Area Hs 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,820
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
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.
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
District finance for Middletown Area Sd reports $18,820 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~702 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 747 (2022-23) → 727 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
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 50/100 (higher 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 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.
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.