Enrollment
1,033
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 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
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.6%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pittsburg High compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pittsburg High
Pittsburg High is a higher-need, large high school in Pittsburg, Kansas, enrolling 1,033 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.1:1 is larger than about 93% of Kansas schools and 31% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 53.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kansas, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,033 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,346 Kansas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 41 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #37, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 57/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 344 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 269 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,033 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Pittsburg also operates Pittsburg Middle School (692 students) and Westside Elem (498 students) alongside Pittsburg High.
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 Pittsburg High compares
Pittsburg High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,469
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pittsburg, which includes Pittsburg High.
$12,469
Per student
-19%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.0%
State 76.3%
Federal 8.7%
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 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
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,033 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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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.
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 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 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.
Is Pittsburg High a good school?
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. 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 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.
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