- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dillsburg, PA
Northern Hs
Federal NCES profile for Northern Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421776006345
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northern Hs earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Dillsburg · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 19.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Northern Hs has class sizes larger than 84% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Hs ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Dillsburg, PA.
School address
District: Northern York County Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421776006345 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Northern Hs shrank from 1,051 students in 2022-23 to 998 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 62.5 → 64.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 421776006345 · Dillsburg, PA High · MID · TRAD
982 enr · 15.8:1 · 19.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Northern Ms (757 students)
Northern Hs shrank from 1,051 students in 2022-23 to 998 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE added 62.5 → 64.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Northern Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Northern Hs
982 students
- Northern Ms
Northern Ms
757 students
- Dillsburg El S
Dillsburg El Sch
440 students
- Northern El Sc
Northern El Sch
397 students
- South Mountain 389
South Mountain El Sch
389 students
- Wellsville Cam 244
Wellsville Campus
244 students
What this shows Northern Hs reports 982 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northern Hs compares
Northern Hs 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.6% | ▼ 66% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 982 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
982
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 84% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$14,725
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 88.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.8, Northern Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northern York County Sd reports $14,725 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northern Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dillsburg El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northern El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Mountain El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wellsville Campus | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northern Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~982 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Northern Hs
How many students attend Northern Hs?
Northern Hs has 982 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dillsburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,051 (2022-23) → 998 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Hs is 15.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northern Hs?
19.6% of students at Northern Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northern Hs?
The largest demographic group at Northern Hs is White at 88.8% of enrollment, in Dillsburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northern Hs?
Northern Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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).
How does Northern Hs rank among public schools in Dillsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Hs ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Dillsburg, 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 Dillsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Northern York County Sd?
Besides Northern Hs, Northern York County Sd also operates Northern Ms (757 students), Dillsburg El Sch (440 students), and Northern El Sch (397 students). See the Northern York County Sd district page for the complete list.