Enrollment
740
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421662002704
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 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 33/100 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
- 33
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Castle Shs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Castle Shs
New Castle Shs is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in New Castle, Pennsylvania, enrolling 740 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 740 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 397 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #238.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and African American (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 370 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 26.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 478 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 740 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among New Castle's high schools, it stands alongside Lawrence County Ctc (418 students): New Castle Shs is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.1:1 vs 13.9:1).
New Castle Area Sd also operates Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center (736 students) and Washington Intrmd Sch (707 students) alongside New Castle Shs.
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 Castle Shs compares
New Castle Shs on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,420
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Castle Area Sd, which includes New Castle Shs.
$18,420
Per student
+3%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.9%
State 58.9%
Federal 26.2%
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 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
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- 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
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 (~740 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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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.
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 33/100 (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 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.
Is New Castle Shs a good school?
New Castle Shs earns 33/100 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. 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 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.
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