- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Red Lion, PA
Red Lion Area Shs
Federal NCES profile for Red Lion Area Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422010004598
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Red Lion Area Shs earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Red Lion · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 40.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Red Lion Area Shs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Red Lion Area Shs ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Red Lion, PA.
School address
District: Red Lion Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422010004598 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Red Lion Area Shs held near 1,446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 98.0 → 97.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 422010004598 · Red Lion, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,363 enr · 13.9:1 · 40.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Red Lion Area Jhs (747 students)
Red Lion Area Shs held near 1,446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 98.0 → 97.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Red Lion Area Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Red Lion Area Shs
1,363 students
- Red Lion Area
Red Lion Area Jhs
747 students
- Larry J. Macal
Larry J. Macaluso El Sch
631 students
- Mazie Gable El 481
Mazie Gable El Sch
481 students
- Pleasant View 436
Pleasant View El Sch
436 students
- Locust Grove E 348
Locust Grove El Sch
348 students
What this shows Red Lion Area Shs reports 1,363 students on the CCD universe file.
How Red Lion Area Shs compares
Red Lion Area 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.8% | ▼ 30% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,363 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,363
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.8%
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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.0%
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
$17,313
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 113 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 31 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 78.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.9, Red Lion Area Shs is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Red Lion Area Sd reports $17,313 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Red Lion Area Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion Area Jhs | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Larry J. Macaluso El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mazie Gable El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant View El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Locust Grove El Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Red Lion Area Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~1,363 students)
Frequently asked questions about Red Lion Area Shs
How many students attend Red Lion Area Shs?
Red Lion Area Shs has 1,363 students enrolled. It is a high school in Red Lion, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,432 (2022-23) → 1,446 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Lion Area Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Lion Area Shs is 13.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Red Lion Area Shs?
40.8% of students at Red Lion Area Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Red Lion Area Shs?
The largest demographic group at Red Lion Area Shs is White at 78.5% of enrollment, in Red Lion, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Lion Area Shs?
Red Lion Area Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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).
How does Red Lion Area Shs rank among public schools in Red Lion?
By Resource Investment Index, Red Lion Area Shs ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Red Lion, 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 Red Lion on the city page.
What other schools are in Red Lion Area Sd?
Besides Red Lion Area Shs, Red Lion Area Sd also operates Red Lion Area Jhs (747 students), Larry J. Macaluso El Sch (631 students), and Mazie Gable El Sch (481 students). See the Red Lion Area Sd district page for the complete list.