- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pittston, PA
Pittston Area Shs
Federal NCES profile for Pittston Area Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421920005058
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pittston Area Shs earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Pittston · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pittston Area Shs has class sizes larger than 98% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pittston Area Shs ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Pittston, PA.
School address
District: Pittston Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421920005058 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+54 students YoY
Pittston Area Shs grew from 1,022 students in 2022-23 to 1,076 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 53.3 → 58.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+54 students YoY 421920005058 · Pittston, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,055 enr · 19.9:1 · 40.9% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Pittston Area Ms (761 students)
Pittston Area Shs grew from 1,022 students in 2022-23 to 1,076 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 53.3 → 58.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Pittston Area Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pittston Area Shs
1,055 students
- Pittston Area
Pittston Area Ms
761 students
- Pittston City
Pittston City Intrmd Ctr
730 students
- Martin F Quinn
Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Ctr
701 students
What this shows Pittston Area Shs reports 1,055 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pittston Area Shs compares
Pittston Area Shs is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▲ 46% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▼ 30% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,055 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,055
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 98% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.9%
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
$15,612
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 528 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
African American 4.8%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, Pittston Area Shs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pittston Area Sd reports $15,612 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pittston Area Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittston Area Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pittston City Intrmd Ctr | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Ctr | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pittston Area Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~1,055 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pittston Area Shs
How many students attend Pittston Area Shs?
Pittston Area Shs has 1,055 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pittston, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,022 (2022-23) → 1,076 (2023-24), up 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pittston Area Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Pittston Area Shs is 19.9:1, which is 46% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pittston Area Shs?
40.9% of students at Pittston Area Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pittston Area Shs?
The largest demographic group at Pittston Area Shs is White at 75.3% of enrollment, in Pittston, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pittston Area Shs?
Pittston Area Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Pittston Area Shs rank among public schools in Pittston?
By Resource Investment Index, Pittston Area Shs ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Pittston, 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 Pittston Area Sd?
Besides Pittston Area Shs, Pittston Area Sd also operates Pittston Area Ms (761 students), Pittston City Intrmd Ctr (730 students), and Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Ctr (701 students). See the Pittston Area Sd district page for the complete list.