Enrollment
976
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421971003924
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 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 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Pottsville · Resource Index
- 39
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.4%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pottsville Area Hs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pottsville Area Hs
Pottsville Area Hs is a higher-need, large high school in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, enrolling 976 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.1:1 is larger than about 95% of Pennsylvania schools and 33% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.4% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 90% of state schools at 976 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 162 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #152, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 44/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Pottsville Area Sd spends $13,503 per pupil, 25% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 22 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Pottsville Area Sd also operates Clarke El Ctr (892 students) and Lengel Ms (720 students) alongside Pottsville Area Hs.
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 Pottsville Area Hs compares
Pottsville Area Hs on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,503
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pottsville Area Sd, which includes Pottsville Area Hs.
$13,503
Per student
-25%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.6%
State 48.0%
Federal 10.4%
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 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
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~976 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pottsville Area Hs a good school?
Pottsville Area Hs earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Pennsylvania schools. 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 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.
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