Enrollment
1,363
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422010004598
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 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 48/100 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
- 48
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
98.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.8%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Red Lion Area Shs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Red Lion Area Shs
Red Lion Area Shs is a large high school in Red Lion, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,363 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,363 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 133 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #62.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 37/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 273 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 31 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Red Lion Area Sd also operates Red Lion Area Jhs (747 students) and Larry J. Macaluso El Sch (631 students) alongside Red Lion Area Shs.
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 Red Lion Area Shs compares
Red Lion Area Shs on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,551
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Red Lion Area Sd, which includes Red Lion Area Shs.
$16,551
Per student
-8%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.8%
State 36.5%
Federal 7.7%
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 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
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- 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
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 (~1,363 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
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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.
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 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Red Lion Area Shs a good school?
Red Lion Area Shs earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania. 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 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.
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