- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Milton, PA
Milton Hs
Federal NCES profile for Milton Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421548003541
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Milton Hs earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Milton · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 98.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Milton Hs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Milton Hs ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Milton, PA.
School address
District: Milton Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421548003541 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Milton Hs held near 613 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.4 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 421548003541 · Milton, PA High · MID · TRAD
608 enr · 12.7:1 · 98.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: James F Baugher El Sch (560 students)
Milton Hs held near 613 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.4 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Milton Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Milton Hs
608 students
- James F Baughe
James F Baugher El Sch
560 students
- Milton Area Ms
Milton Area Ms
445 students
- White Deer El
White Deer El Sch
287 students
What this shows Milton Hs reports 608 students on the CCD universe file.
How Milton Hs compares
Milton 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.7% | ▲ 70% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 608 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
608
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$18,603
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 83.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 2.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.9, Milton Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Milton Area Sd reports $18,603 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Milton Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James F Baugher El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milton Area Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| White Deer El Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Milton Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~608 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Milton Hs
How many students attend Milton Hs?
Milton Hs has 608 students enrolled. It is a high school in Milton, PA. CCD year-over-year: 636 (2022-23) → 613 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milton Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Milton Hs is 12.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Milton Hs?
98.7% of students at Milton Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Milton Hs?
The largest demographic group at Milton Hs is White at 83.7% of enrollment, in Milton, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Milton Hs?
Milton Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Milton Hs rank among public schools in Milton?
By Resource Investment Index, Milton Hs ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Milton, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Milton Area Sd?
Besides Milton Hs, Milton Area Sd also operates James F Baugher El Sch (560 students), Milton Area Ms (445 students), and White Deer El Sch (287 students). See the Milton Area Sd district page for the complete list.