Enrollment
997
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Fredericksburg, PA
Northern Lebanon Shs
Federal NCES profile for Northern Lebanon Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421764002760
👥 S:T ratio 15
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northern Lebanon Shs earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Fredericksburg · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 32.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Northern Lebanon Shs has class sizes larger than 98% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Lebanon Shs ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fredericksburg, PA.
School address
District: Northern Lebanon Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421764002760 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+56% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.7%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northern Lebanon Shs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northern Lebanon Shs
Northern Lebanon Shs is a large high school in Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania, enrolling 997 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.2:1 is larger than about 98% of Pennsylvania schools and 56% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 90% of state schools at 997 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 317 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #301, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 499 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Northern Lebanon Sd also operates Northern Lebanon Ms (516 students) and Jonestown El Sch (446 students) alongside Northern Lebanon 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 Northern Lebanon Shs compares
Northern Lebanon 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 | 21.2:1 | ▲ 56% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.7% | ▼ 44% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 997 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
997
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 56% above state mean
Top 98% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,325
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 499 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 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 82.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.9, Northern Lebanon Shs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northern Lebanon Sd, which includes Northern Lebanon Shs.
$15,325
Per student
-15%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.1%
State 35.5%
Federal 7.3%
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 Northern Lebanon Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Lebanon Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jonestown El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fredericksburg El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lickdale El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Hanover El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northern Lebanon Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~997 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Northern Lebanon Shs
How many students attend Northern Lebanon Shs?
Northern Lebanon Shs has 997 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fredericksburg, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Lebanon Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Lebanon Shs is 21.2:1, which is 56% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northern Lebanon Shs?
32.7% of students at Northern Lebanon Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northern Lebanon Shs?
The largest demographic group at Northern Lebanon Shs is White at 82.6% of enrollment, in Fredericksburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northern Lebanon Shs?
Northern Lebanon Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Northern Lebanon Shs rank among public schools in Fredericksburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Lebanon Shs ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fredericksburg, 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 Fredericksburg on the city page.
Is Northern Lebanon Shs a good school?
Northern Lebanon Shs earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of 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 Northern Lebanon Sd?
Besides Northern Lebanon Shs, Northern Lebanon Sd also operates Northern Lebanon Ms (516 students), Jonestown El Sch (446 students), and Fredericksburg El Sch (213 students). See the Northern Lebanon Sd district page for the complete list.
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