- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pittsburgh, PA
Northgate Mshs
Federal NCES profile for Northgate Mshs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421777000053
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northgate Mshs earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #23 of 46
- schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 84.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Northgate Mshs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northgate Mshs ranks #23 of 46 schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Northgate Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421777000053 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Northgate Mshs held near 456 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.9 → 37.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 421777000053 · Pittsburgh, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
476 enr · 13.6:1 · 84.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Bellevue El Sch (348 students)
Northgate Mshs held near 456 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.9 → 37.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Northgate Mshs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Northgate Mshs
476 students
- Bellevue El Sc
Bellevue El Sch
348 students
- Avalon El Sch
Avalon El Sch
252 students
What this shows Northgate Mshs reports 476 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northgate Mshs compares
Northgate Mshs 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.9% | ▲ 46% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 55% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.7%
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
$23,464
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Northgate Mshs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northgate Sd reports $23,464 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northgate Mshs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Avalon El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northgate Mshs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Pittsburgh
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Standard public school
1,657 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Environmental Cs at Frick Park
Standard public school
1,073 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Pittsburgh Capa 6-12
Standard public school
840 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Propel Cs-Montour
Standard public school
794 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Pittsburgh Obama 6-12
Standard public school
678 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Propel Cs-Braddock Hills
Standard public school
673 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~476 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northgate Mshs
How many students attend Northgate Mshs?
Northgate Mshs has 476 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pittsburgh, PA. CCD year-over-year: 456 (2022-23) → 456 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northgate Mshs?
The student-teacher ratio at Northgate Mshs is 13.6:1, which is 0% 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 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% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northgate Mshs?
Northgate Mshs has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Northgate Mshs rank among schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Northgate Mshs ranks #23 of 46 schools in Pittsburgh, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pittsburgh on the city page.
What other schools are in Northgate Sd?
Besides Northgate Mshs, Northgate Sd also operates Bellevue El Sch (348 students) and Avalon El Sch (252 students). See the Northgate Sd district page for the complete list.