- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ridgway, PA
Ridgway Area Hs
Federal NCES profile for Ridgway Area Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422031001989
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridgway Area Hs earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Ridgway · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridgway Area Hs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgway Area Hs ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ridgway, PA.
School address
District: Ridgway Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422031001989 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Ridgway Area Hs held near 215 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 18.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 422031001989 · Ridgway, PA High · SMALL · TRAD
224 enr · 13.2:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Francis S Grandinetti El Sch (359 students)
Ridgway Area Hs held near 215 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 18.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Ridgway Area Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Francis S Gran
Francis S Grandinetti El Sch
359 students
- This school
Ridgway Area Hs
224 students
- Ridgway Area M
Ridgway Area Ms
198 students
What this shows Ridgway Area Hs reports 224 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridgway Area Hs compares
Ridgway Area 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▼ 14% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 224 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
224
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$18,778
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.6%
African American 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.5, Ridgway Area Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ridgway Area Sd reports $18,778 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ridgway Area Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis S Grandinetti El Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridgway Area Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridgway Area Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~224 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ridgway Area Hs
How many students attend Ridgway Area Hs?
Ridgway Area Hs has 224 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ridgway, PA. CCD year-over-year: 212 (2022-23) → 215 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgway Area Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgway Area Hs is 13.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ridgway Area Hs?
50.0% of students at Ridgway Area Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridgway Area Hs?
The largest demographic group at Ridgway Area Hs is White at 94.6% of enrollment, in Ridgway, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridgway Area Hs?
Ridgway Area Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Ridgway Area Hs rank among public schools in Ridgway?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgway Area Hs ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ridgway, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Ridgway Area Sd?
Besides Ridgway Area Hs, Ridgway Area Sd also operates Francis S Grandinetti El Sch (359 students) and Ridgway Area Ms (198 students). See the Ridgway Area Sd district page for the complete list.