- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New Castle, PA
New Castle Shs
Federal NCES profile for New Castle Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421662002704
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Castle Shs earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in New Castle · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
New Castle Shs has class sizes larger than 77% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Castle Shs ranks #4 of 5 high schools in New Castle, PA.
School address
District: New Castle Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421662002704 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
New Castle Shs shrank from 771 students in 2022-23 to 732 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.2 → 47.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 421662002704 · New Castle, PA High · MID · TRAD
740 enr · 15.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center (736 students)
New Castle Shs shrank from 771 students in 2022-23 to 732 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 49.2 → 47.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
New Castle Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
New Castle Shs
740 students
- Harry W Lockle
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center
736 students
- Washington Int
Washington Intrmd Sch
707 students
- New Castle Jhs
New Castle Jhs
689 students
What this shows New Castle Shs reports 740 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Castle Shs compares
New Castle 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 740 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
740
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
57.2%
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
$18,752
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
295
in-school suspensions + 183 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 39.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 64.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 50.5%
African American 23.8%
Two or More 17.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, New Castle Shs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Castle Area Sd reports $18,752 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Castle Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Intrmd Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Castle Jhs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Castle Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar high schools in New Castle
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Lawrence County Ctc
Vocational / career-technical school
418 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Mohawk Shs
Standard public school
406 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Laurel Hs
Standard public school
313 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Union Area Hs
Standard public school
193 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~740 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Castle Shs
How many students attend New Castle Shs?
New Castle Shs has 740 students enrolled. It is a high school in New Castle, PA. CCD year-over-year: 771 (2022-23) → 732 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Castle Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at New Castle Shs is 15.1:1, which is 11% 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 New Castle Shs?
100.0% of students at New Castle Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Castle Shs?
The largest demographic group at New Castle Shs is White at 50.5% of enrollment, in New Castle, 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 New Castle Shs?
New Castle Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 New Castle Shs rank among high schools in New Castle?
By Resource Investment Index, New Castle Shs ranks #4 of 5 high schools in New Castle, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in New Castle on the city page.
What other schools are in New Castle Area Sd?
Besides New Castle Shs, New Castle Area Sd also operates Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center (736 students), Washington Intrmd Sch (707 students), and New Castle Jhs (689 students). See the New Castle Area Sd district page for the complete list.