Enrollment
1,267
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Mcmurray, PA
Peters Twp Hs
Federal NCES profile for Peters Twp Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421896005083
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peters Twp Hs earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Mcmurray · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 10.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Peters Twp Hs has class sizes larger than 71% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Peters Twp Hs ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Mcmurray, PA.
School address
District: Peters Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421896005083 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
87.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.8%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Peters Twp Hs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Peters Twp Hs
Peters Twp Hs is a lower-poverty, large high school in Mcmurray, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,267 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.8% free-meal eligibility runs 81% below the Pennsylvania average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,267 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 128 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #80.
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 coverage runs a bit thin, about 253 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Peters Township Sd also operates Peters Twp Ms (952 students) and Bower Hill El Sch (689 students) alongside Peters Twp Hs.
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 Peters Twp Hs compares
Peters Twp Hs on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.8% | ▼ 81% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,267 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,267
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.7%
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
$15,835
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 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 90.9%
Asian 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.1, Peters Twp Hs 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 Peters Township Sd, which includes Peters Twp Hs.
$15,835
Per student
-12%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.0%
State 22.1%
Federal 2.9%
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 Peters Twp Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peters Twp Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bower Hill El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcmurray El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Valley El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Peters Twp Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~1,267 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Peters Twp Hs
How many students attend Peters Twp Hs?
Peters Twp Hs has 1,267 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mcmurray, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peters Twp Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Peters Twp Hs is 14.6:1, which is 7% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Peters Twp Hs?
10.8% of students at Peters Twp Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peters Twp Hs?
The largest demographic group at Peters Twp Hs is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in Mcmurray, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peters Twp Hs?
Peters Twp Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Peters Twp Hs rank among public schools in Mcmurray?
By Resource Investment Index, Peters Twp Hs ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Mcmurray, 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 Mcmurray on the city page.
Is Peters Twp Hs a good school?
Peters Twp Hs earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% 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 Peters Township Sd?
Besides Peters Twp Hs, Peters Township Sd also operates Peters Twp Ms (952 students), Bower Hill El Sch (689 students), and Mcmurray El Sch (608 students). See the Peters Township Sd district page for the complete list.
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