Enrollment
1,671
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · North Huntingdon, PA
Norwin Shs
Federal NCES profile for Norwin Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421794004717
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norwin Shs earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in North Huntingdon · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 22.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Norwin Shs has class sizes larger than 84% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norwin Shs ranks #4 of 7 public schools in North Huntingdon, PA.
School address
District: Norwin Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421794004717 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
106.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.1%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Norwin Shs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Norwin Shs
Norwin Shs is a large high school in North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,671 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.1% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the Pennsylvania average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,671 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 128 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #116, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 418 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Norwin Sd spends $13,510 per pupil, 25% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Norwin Sd also operates Norwin Ms (819 students) and Hillcrest Intermediate Sch (755 students) alongside Norwin 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 Norwin Shs compares
Norwin 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.1% | ▼ 62% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,671 | top 3% | - | - |
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.
1,671
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
23.0%
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
$13,510
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 418 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
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 90.8%
Two or More 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Asian 2.0%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.3, Norwin Shs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norwin Sd, which includes Norwin Shs.
$13,510
Per student
-25%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.0%
State 38.5%
Federal 6.5%
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 Norwin Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwin Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Intermediate Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset Valley El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stewartsville El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hahntown El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norwin Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~1,671 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Norwin Shs
How many students attend Norwin Shs?
Norwin Shs has 1,671 students enrolled. It is a high school in North Huntingdon, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norwin Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Norwin Shs 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 Norwin Shs?
22.1% of students at Norwin Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norwin Shs?
The largest demographic group at Norwin Shs is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in North Huntingdon, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norwin Shs?
Norwin Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Norwin Shs rank among public schools in North Huntingdon?
By Resource Investment Index, Norwin Shs ranks #4 of 7 public schools in North Huntingdon, 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 North Huntingdon on the city page.
Is Norwin Shs a good school?
Norwin Shs earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania. 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 Norwin Sd?
Besides Norwin Shs, Norwin Sd also operates Norwin Ms (819 students), Hillcrest Intermediate Sch (755 students), and Sunset Valley El Sch (448 students). See the Norwin Sd district page for the complete list.
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