- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Montoursville, PA
Montoursville Area Shs
Federal NCES profile for Montoursville Area Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421575003045
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montoursville Area Shs earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Montoursville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 29.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Montoursville Area Shs has class sizes larger than 76% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montoursville Area Shs ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Montoursville, PA.
School address
District: Montoursville Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421575003045 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Montoursville Area Shs held near 573 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.5 → 37.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 421575003045 · Montoursville, PA High · MID · TRAD
570 enr · 15:1 · 29.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: C E Mccall Ms (530 students)
Montoursville Area Shs held near 573 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.5 → 37.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Montoursville Area Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Montoursville Area Shs
570 students
- C E Mccall Ms
C E Mccall Ms
530 students
- Lyter El Sch
Lyter El Sch
382 students
- Loyalsock Vall 197
Loyalsock Valley El Sch
197 students
What this shows Montoursville Area Shs reports 570 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montoursville Area Shs compares
Montoursville 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.3% | ▼ 50% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 570 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
570
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 76% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$16,500
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 91.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.5, Montoursville Area Shs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for Montoursville Area Sd reports $16,500 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Montoursville Area Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| C E Mccall Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lyter El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Loyalsock Valley El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montoursville Area Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~570 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Frequently asked questions about Montoursville Area Shs
How many students attend Montoursville Area Shs?
Montoursville Area Shs has 570 students enrolled. It is a high school in Montoursville, PA. CCD year-over-year: 590 (2022-23) → 573 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montoursville Area Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Montoursville Area Shs is 15:1, which is 10% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Montoursville Area Shs?
29.3% of students at Montoursville Area Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montoursville Area Shs?
The largest demographic group at Montoursville Area Shs is White at 91.8% of enrollment, in Montoursville, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montoursville Area Shs?
Montoursville Area Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Montoursville Area Shs rank among public schools in Montoursville?
By Resource Investment Index, Montoursville Area Shs ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Montoursville, 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 Montoursville on the city page.
What other schools are in Montoursville Area Sd?
Besides Montoursville Area Shs, Montoursville Area Sd also operates C E Mccall Ms (530 students), Lyter El Sch (382 students), and Loyalsock Valley El Sch (197 students). See the Montoursville Area Sd district page for the complete list.