- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Monessen, PA
Monessen Shs
Federal NCES profile for Monessen Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421560006181
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monessen Shs earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Monessen · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 60.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Monessen Shs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monessen Shs ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Monessen, PA.
School address
District: Monessen City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421560006181 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Monessen Shs shrank from 193 students in 2022-23 to 179 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 15.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 421560006181 · Monessen, PA High · SMALL · TRAD
193 enr · 12.9:1 · 60.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Monessen El Ctr (330 students)
Monessen Shs shrank from 193 students in 2022-23 to 179 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 15.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Monessen Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Monessen El Ct
Monessen El Ctr
330 students
- This school
Monessen Shs
193 students
- Monessen Ms 128
Monessen Ms
128 students
What this shows Monessen Shs reports 193 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monessen Shs compares
Monessen Shs is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.1% | ▲ 3% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 193 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
193
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 42% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
62.7%
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
$21,470
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 193 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 40.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 67.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 43.5%
White 38.9%
Two or More 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 43.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Monessen Shs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Monessen City Sd reports $21,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monessen Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monessen El Ctr | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monessen Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monessen Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~193 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Monessen Shs
How many students attend Monessen Shs?
Monessen Shs has 193 students enrolled. It is a high school in Monessen, PA. CCD year-over-year: 193 (2022-23) → 179 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monessen Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Monessen Shs is 12.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 18% 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 Monessen Shs?
60.1% of students at Monessen Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monessen Shs?
The largest demographic group at Monessen Shs is African American at 43.5% of enrollment, in Monessen, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monessen Shs?
Monessen Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Monessen Shs rank among public schools in Monessen?
By Resource Investment Index, Monessen Shs ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Monessen, 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 Monessen City Sd?
Besides Monessen Shs, Monessen City Sd also operates Monessen El Ctr (330 students) and Monessen Ms (128 students). See the Monessen City Sd district page for the complete list.