- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Johnstown, PA
Richland Hs
Federal NCES profile for Richland Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 422025006079
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richland Hs earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #6 of 9
- schools in Johnstown · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 25.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Richland Hs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richland Hs ranks #6 of 9 schools in Johnstown, PA.
School address
District: Richland Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422025006079 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Richland Hs held near 707 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.5 → 49.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 422025006079 · Johnstown, PA Other · MID · TRAD
693 enr · 13.9:1 · 25.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Richland El Sch (831 students)
Richland Hs held near 707 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.5 → 49.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
How Richland Hs compares
Richland Hs 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 | 25.2% | ▼ 57% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 693 | top 22% | - | - |
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.
693
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,142
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.4%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Asian 2.9%
African American 2.3%
Largest group: White at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.2, Richland Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
District finance for Richland Sd reports $15,142 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richland Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richland Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Johnstown
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Greater Johnstown El Sch
Standard public school
1,133 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Greater Johnstown Shs
Standard public school
917 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Westmont Hilltop Jshs
Standard public school
689 students 13:1 students per teacher
Conemaugh Valley El Sch
Standard public school
374 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Ferndale El Sch
Standard public school
325 students 12:1 students per teacher
Conemaugh Valley Jshs
Standard public school
308 students 9.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~693 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richland Hs
How many students attend Richland Hs?
Richland Hs has 693 students enrolled. It is a public school in Johnstown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 715 (2022-23) → 707 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richland Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Richland Hs 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 Richland Hs?
25.2% of students at Richland Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richland Hs?
The largest demographic group at Richland Hs is White at 87.4% of enrollment, in Johnstown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richland Hs?
Richland Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Richland Hs rank among schools in Johnstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Richland Hs ranks #6 of 9 schools in Johnstown, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Johnstown on the city page.
What other schools are in Richland Sd?
Besides Richland Hs, Richland Sd also operates Richland El Sch (831 students). See the Richland Sd district page for the complete list.