- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pine Grove, PA
Pine Grove Area Hs
Federal NCES profile for Pine Grove Area Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421914003910
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pine Grove Area Hs earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Pine Grove · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 35.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pine Grove Area Hs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Grove Area Hs ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Pine Grove, PA.
School address
District: Pine Grove Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421914003910 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Pine Grove Area Hs held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 421914003910 · Pine Grove, PA High · SMALL · TRAD
495 enr · 14.1:1 · 35.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Pine Grove El Sch (563 students)
Pine Grove Area Hs held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Pine Grove Area Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pine Grove El
Pine Grove El Sch
563 students
- This school
Pine Grove Area Hs
495 students
- Pine Grove Are
Pine Grove Area Ms
411 students
What this shows Pine Grove Area Hs reports 495 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pine Grove Area Hs compares
Pine Grove Area Hs 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.4% | ▼ 39% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 495 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
495
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.6%
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
$15,140
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 165 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 96.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.0, Pine Grove Area Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pine Grove Area Sd reports $15,140 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pine Grove Area Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Grove El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Grove Area Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pine Grove Area Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~495 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pine Grove Area Hs
How many students attend Pine Grove Area Hs?
Pine Grove Area Hs has 495 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pine Grove, PA. CCD year-over-year: 511 (2022-23) → 502 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Grove Area Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Grove Area Hs is 14.1:1, which is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pine Grove Area Hs?
35.4% of students at Pine Grove Area Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pine Grove Area Hs?
The largest demographic group at Pine Grove Area Hs is White at 96.4% of enrollment, in Pine Grove, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pine Grove Area Hs?
Pine Grove Area Hs 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 Pine Grove Area Hs rank among public schools in Pine Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Grove Area Hs ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Pine Grove, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Pine Grove Area Sd?
Besides Pine Grove Area Hs, Pine Grove Area Sd also operates Pine Grove El Sch (563 students) and Pine Grove Area Ms (411 students). See the Pine Grove Area Sd district page for the complete list.