Enrollment
382
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · New Brighton, PA
New Brighton Area Hs
Federal NCES profile for New Brighton Area Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421653000695
👥 S:T ratio 55
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Brighton Area Hs earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in New Brighton · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 80.9%
- free-lunch eligible
New Brighton Area Hs has class sizes smaller than 82% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Brighton Area Hs ranks #1 of 3 public schools in New Brighton, PA.
School address
District: New Brighton Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421653000695 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.9%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Brighton Area Hs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Brighton Area Hs
New Brighton Area Hs is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in New Brighton, Pennsylvania, enrolling 382 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 382 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 109 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #14.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Two or More (15%) (diversity index 40/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 191 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
New Brighton Area Sd also operates New Brighton Area El Sch (558 students) and New Brighton Area Ms (290 students) alongside New Brighton 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 New Brighton Area Hs compares
New Brighton 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.9% | ▲ 39% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 18% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.5%
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
$17,400
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 191 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 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 75.9%
Two or More 14.9%
African American 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, New Brighton Area Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Brighton Area Sd, which includes New Brighton Area Hs.
$17,400
Per student
-3%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.1%
State 61.7%
Federal 10.2%
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 New Brighton Area Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Brighton Area El Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Brighton Area Ms | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Brighton Area Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~382 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about New Brighton Area Hs
How many students attend New Brighton Area Hs?
New Brighton Area Hs has 382 students enrolled. It is a high school in New Brighton, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Brighton Area Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at New Brighton Area Hs is 11.2:1, which is 18% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 29% 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 New Brighton Area Hs?
80.9% of students at New Brighton Area Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Brighton Area Hs?
The largest demographic group at New Brighton Area Hs is White at 75.9% of enrollment, in New Brighton, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Brighton Area Hs?
New Brighton Area Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 New Brighton Area Hs rank among public schools in New Brighton?
By Resource Investment Index, New Brighton Area Hs ranks #1 of 3 public schools in New Brighton, 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 New Brighton on the city page.
Is New Brighton Area Hs a good school?
New Brighton Area Hs earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of 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 New Brighton Area Sd?
Besides New Brighton Area Hs, New Brighton Area Sd also operates New Brighton Area El Sch (558 students) and New Brighton Area Ms (290 students). See the New Brighton Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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