- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pottsville, PA
Pottsville Area Hs
Federal NCES profile for Pottsville Area Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421971003924
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pottsville Area Hs earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Pottsville · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 52.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pottsville Area Hs has class sizes larger than 95% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pottsville Area Hs ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Pottsville, PA.
School address
District: Pottsville Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421971003924 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Pottsville Area Hs grew from 898 students in 2022-23 to 951 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE held 54.2 → 54.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+53 students YoY 421971003924 · Pottsville, PA High · MID · TRAD
976 enr · 18.1:1 · 52.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Clarke El Ctr (892 students)
Pottsville Area Hs grew from 898 students in 2022-23 to 951 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE held 54.2 → 54.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Pottsville Area Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pottsville Area Hs
976 students
- Clarke El Ctr
Clarke El Ctr
892 students
- Lengel Ms
Lengel Ms
720 students
What this shows Pottsville Area Hs reports 976 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pottsville Area Hs compares
Pottsville Area Hs 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 33% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.4% | ▼ 10% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 976 | top 10% | - | - |
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.
976
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 95% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.2%
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
$14,814
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
100
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 22 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 72.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
African American 6.8%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.8, Pottsville Area Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pottsville Area Sd reports $14,814 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pottsville Area Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarke El Ctr | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lengel Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pottsville Area Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~976 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pottsville Area Hs
How many students attend Pottsville Area Hs?
Pottsville Area Hs has 976 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pottsville, PA. CCD year-over-year: 898 (2022-23) → 951 (2023-24), up 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pottsville Area Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Pottsville Area Hs is 18.1:1, which is 33% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pottsville Area Hs?
52.4% of students at Pottsville Area Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pottsville Area Hs?
The largest demographic group at Pottsville Area Hs is White at 72.8% of enrollment, in Pottsville, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pottsville Area Hs?
Pottsville Area Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pottsville Area Hs rank among public schools in Pottsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Pottsville Area Hs ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Pottsville, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pottsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Pottsville Area Sd?
Besides Pottsville Area Hs, Pottsville Area Sd also operates Clarke El Ctr (892 students) and Lengel Ms (720 students). See the Pottsville Area Sd district page for the complete list.