Enrollment
693
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.2%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richland Hs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richland Hs
Richland Hs is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, enrolling 693 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 25.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 693 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 545 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #447, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 347 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
13.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Johnstown's public schools, it stands alongside Greater Johnstown El Sch (1,133 students): Richland Hs is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.9:1 vs 15.7:1).
Its district, Richland Sd, also runs Richland El Sch (831 students).
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 Richland Hs compares
Richland 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,587
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richland Sd, which includes Richland Hs.
$14,587
Per student
-19%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.9%
State 28.8%
Federal 10.2%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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
Similar other 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 (~693 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Richland Hs a good school?
Richland Hs earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 Richland Sd?
Besides Richland Hs, Richland Sd also operates Richland El Sch (831 students). See the Richland Sd district page for the complete list.
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