- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Plum, PA
Plum Shs
Federal NCES profile for Plum Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421935000435
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plum Shs earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Pennsylvania schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 18.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,220
- students enrolled
Plum Shs has class sizes larger than 93% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Plum Borough Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421935000435 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Plum Shs held near 1,249 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 70.2 → 71.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 421935000435 · Plum, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,220 enr · 17.4:1 · 18.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Pivik El Sch (740 students)
Plum Shs held near 1,249 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 70.2 → 71.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Plum Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Plum Shs
1,220 students
- Pivik El Sch
Pivik El Sch
740 students
- Plum Ms
Plum Ms
550 students
- Holiday Park I
Holiday Park Intermediate Sch
513 students
- O'block El Sch
O'block El Sch
512 students
What this shows Plum Shs reports 1,220 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plum Shs compares
Plum Shs 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 28% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.8% | ▼ 68% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,220 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,220
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 93% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$15,422
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 85.2%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.7, Plum Shs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Plum Borough Sd reports $15,422 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Plum Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pivik El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plum Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holiday Park Intermediate Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| O'block El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plum Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~1,220 students)
Frequently asked questions about Plum Shs
How many students attend Plum Shs?
Plum Shs has 1,220 students enrolled. It is a high school in Plum, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,226 (2022-23) → 1,249 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plum Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Plum Shs is 17.4:1, which is 28% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Plum Shs?
18.8% of students at Plum Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plum Shs?
The largest demographic group at Plum Shs is White at 85.2% of enrollment, in Plum, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plum Shs?
Plum Shs 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).
What other schools are in Plum Borough Sd?
Besides Plum Shs, Plum Borough Sd also operates Pivik El Sch (740 students), Plum Ms (550 students), and Holiday Park Intermediate Sch (513 students). See the Plum Borough Sd district page for the complete list.