- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pittsburg, KS
Pittsburg High
Federal NCES profile for Pittsburg High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 201071000208
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pittsburg High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Pittsburg · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 53.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Pittsburg High has class sizes larger than 93% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pittsburg High ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Pittsburg, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Pittsburg High held near 1,044 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 59.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 201071000208 · Pittsburg, KS High · MID · TRAD
1,033 enr · 18.1:1 · 53.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Pittsburg Middle School (692 students)
Pittsburg High held near 1,044 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 59.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Pittsburg High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pittsburg High
1,033 students
- Pittsburg Midd
Pittsburg Middle School
692 students
- Westside Elem
Westside Elem
498 students
- Lakeside Elem 406
Lakeside Elem
406 students
- Meadowlark Ele 403
Meadowlark Elementary
403 students
- Geo E Nettels 343
Geo E Nettels Elem
343 students
What this shows Pittsburg High reports 1,033 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pittsburg High compares
Pittsburg High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 31% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.6% | ▲ 26% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,033 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,033
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 93% in Kansas - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.7%
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
$12,501
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
120
in-school suspensions + 149 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 61.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%
Two or More 8.8%
African American 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.1%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Pittsburg High is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pittsburg reports $12,501 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pittsburg High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburg Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westside Elem | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadowlark Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Geo E Nettels Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pittsburg High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~1,033 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pittsburg High
How many students attend Pittsburg High?
Pittsburg High has 1,033 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pittsburg, KS. CCD year-over-year: 1,017 (2022-23) → 1,044 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pittsburg High?
The student-teacher ratio at Pittsburg High is 18.1:1, which is 31% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pittsburg High?
53.6% of students at Pittsburg High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pittsburg High?
The largest demographic group at Pittsburg High is White at 61.1% of enrollment, in Pittsburg, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pittsburg High?
Pittsburg High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Pittsburg High rank among public schools in Pittsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Pittsburg High ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Pittsburg, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pittsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Pittsburg?
Besides Pittsburg High, Pittsburg also operates Pittsburg Middle School (692 students), Westside Elem (498 students), and Lakeside Elem (406 students). See the Pittsburg district page for the complete list.