Enrollment
2,711
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Wexford, PA
North Allegheny Hs
Federal NCES profile for North Allegheny Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421701007482
👥 S:T ratio 45
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Allegheny Hs earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Wexford · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 8.1%
- free-lunch eligible
North Allegheny Hs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Allegheny Hs ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Wexford, PA.
School address
District: North Allegheny Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421701007482 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
198.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.1%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Allegheny Hs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Allegheny Hs
North Allegheny Hs is a lower-poverty, large high school in Wexford, Pennsylvania, enrolling 2,711 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.1% free-meal eligibility runs 86% below the Pennsylvania average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,711 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 22 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Asian (21%) (diversity index 46/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 30 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 271 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
11.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
North Allegheny Sd also operates Mcknight El Sch (875 students) and Marshall Ms (847 students) alongside North Allegheny 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 North Allegheny Hs compares
North Allegheny 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.1% | ▼ 86% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,711 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,711
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,567
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
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
187
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 70.2%
Asian 20.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.1, North Allegheny Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 30
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Allegheny Sd, which includes North Allegheny Hs.
$18,567
Per student
+3%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 76.1%
State 20.6%
Federal 3.3%
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 North Allegheny Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcknight El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marshall Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marshall El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carson Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Allegheny Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~2,711 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Allegheny Hs
How many students attend North Allegheny Hs?
North Allegheny Hs has 2,711 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wexford, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Allegheny Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at North Allegheny Hs is 13.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Allegheny Hs?
8.1% of students at North Allegheny Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Allegheny Hs?
The largest demographic group at North Allegheny Hs is White at 70.2% of enrollment, in Wexford, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Allegheny Hs?
North Allegheny Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher 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 North Allegheny Hs rank among public schools in Wexford?
By Resource Investment Index, North Allegheny Hs ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Wexford, 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 Wexford on the city page.
Is North Allegheny Hs a good school?
North Allegheny Hs earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania. 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 North Allegheny Sd?
Besides North Allegheny Hs, North Allegheny Sd also operates Mcknight El Sch (875 students), Marshall Ms (847 students), and Marshall El Sch (800 students). See the North Allegheny Sd district page for the complete list.
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