Enrollment
476
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 421777000053
Northgate Mshs — Pittsburgh, PA
Federal NCES profile for Northgate Mshs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 13
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Northgate Sd · Pennsylvania
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 13.5:1 Pennsylvania avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.9%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northgate Mshs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Northgate Mshs reports 476 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 35.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% below the Pennsylvania state mean of 13.5:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 84.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 46% above the Pennsylvania average and 64% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 238 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 34.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Northgate Sd spends $25,780 per pupil district-wide, above the Pennsylvania average of $22,745 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 57.3% from local sources (property taxes), 32.9% from the state, and 9.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Northgate Mshs compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Pennsylvania state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.9% | ▲ 46% | 58.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 53% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
84.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 46% 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
13:1
students per teacher
— 4% below state mean
Top 41% in Pennsylvania — lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
34.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,780
per pupil, district-wide
— above Pennsylvania avg of $22,745
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 238 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 476 Top 53% in Pennsylvania — larger than 47% of 2,930 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 35.0
Students per teacher 13:1 -4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 84.9% +46% vs state
NCES ID 421777000053
Student demographics
White 60.5%
African American 21.8%
Two or More 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 238:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 34.7%
In-school suspensions 75
Out-of-school suspensions 76
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northgate Sd, which includes Northgate Mshs.
$25,780
Per student
+13%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $22,745
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 57.3%
State 32.9%
Federal 9.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Northgate Mshs
How many students attend Northgate Mshs?
Northgate Mshs has 476 students enrolled. It is a other school in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northgate Mshs?
The student-teacher ratio at Northgate Mshs is 13:1, which is 4% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.5:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northgate Mshs?
84.9% of students at Northgate Mshs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northgate Mshs?
The largest demographic group at Northgate Mshs is White at 60.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northgate Mshs?
Northgate Mshs has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.