- Enrollment
- 1,228
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pittsburgh, PA
Penn Hills Shs
Federal NCES profile for Penn Hills 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 421859000309
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Penn Hills Shs earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #14 of 16
- high schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 87.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Penn Hills Shs has class sizes larger than 90% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Penn Hills Shs ranks #14 of 16 high schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Penn Hills Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421859000309 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Penn Hills Shs held near 1,090 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 62.8 → 56.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 421859000309 · Pittsburgh, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,049 enr · 16.9:1 · 87.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Penn Hills El Sch (1,228 students)
Penn Hills Shs held near 1,090 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 62.8 → 56.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Penn Hills Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Penn Hills El
Penn Hills El Sch
1,228 students
- This school
Penn Hills Shs
1,049 students
- Linton Ms
Linton Ms
626 students
What this shows Penn Hills Shs reports 1,049 students on the CCD universe file.
How Penn Hills Shs compares
Penn Hills Shs 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.9% | ▲ 51% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,049 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,049
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 90% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.1%
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
$20,293
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 172 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 20 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 67.0%
White 18.7%
Two or More 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Penn Hills Shs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Penn Hills Sd reports $20,293 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Penn Hills Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Hills El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Linton Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Penn Hills Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools in Pittsburgh
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Mt Lebanon Shs
Standard public school
1,772 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
North Hills Shs
Standard public school
1,443 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs
Standard public school
1,386 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Fox Chapel Area Hs
Standard public school
1,360 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Upper Saint Clair Hs
Standard public school
1,269 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Shaler Area Hs
Standard public school
1,160 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,049 students)
Frequently asked questions about Penn Hills Shs
How many students attend Penn Hills Shs?
Penn Hills Shs has 1,049 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pittsburgh, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,107 (2022-23) → 1,090 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Penn Hills Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Penn Hills Shs is 16.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Penn Hills Shs?
87.9% of students at Penn Hills Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Penn Hills Shs?
The largest demographic group at Penn Hills Shs is African American at 67.0% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Penn Hills Shs?
Penn Hills Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Penn Hills Shs rank among high schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Penn Hills Shs ranks #14 of 16 high 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 high schools in Pittsburgh on the city page.
What other schools are in Penn Hills Sd?
Besides Penn Hills Shs, Penn Hills Sd also operates Penn Hills El Sch (1,228 students) and Linton Ms (626 students). See the Penn Hills Sd district page for the complete list.