- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Boswell, PA
North Star Hs
Federal NCES profile for North Star Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421011503988
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Star Hs earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 69.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 327
- students enrolled
North Star Hs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Star Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421011503988 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
North Star Hs held near 328 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 421011503988 · Boswell, PA High · SMALL · TRAD
327 enr · 12.6:1 · 69.7% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: North Star Central El Sch (385 students)
North Star Hs held near 328 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
North Star Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Star Cen
North Star Central El Sch
385 students
- This school
North Star Hs
327 students
- North Star Eas
North Star East Ms
272 students
What this shows North Star Hs reports 327 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Star Hs compares
North Star Hs 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.7% | ▲ 20% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 38% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,839
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.3%
Two or More 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 96.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.2, North Star Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Star Sd reports $16,839 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Star Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Star Central El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Star East Ms | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Star Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 (~327 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Star Hs
How many students attend North Star Hs?
North Star Hs has 327 students enrolled. It is a high school in Boswell, PA. CCD year-over-year: 340 (2022-23) → 328 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Star Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at North Star Hs is 12.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 20% 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 North Star Hs?
69.7% of students at North Star Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Star Hs?
The largest demographic group at North Star Hs is White at 96.3% of enrollment, in Boswell, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Star Hs?
North Star Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in North Star Sd?
Besides North Star Hs, North Star Sd also operates North Star Central El Sch (385 students) and North Star East Ms (272 students). See the North Star Sd district page for the complete list.