- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Allentown, PA
Salisbury Shs
Federal NCES profile for Salisbury Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422073002833
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salisbury Shs earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Allentown · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 29.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Salisbury Shs has class sizes larger than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salisbury Shs ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Allentown, PA.
School address
District: Salisbury Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422073002833 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Salisbury Shs held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 422073002833 · Allentown, PA High · MID · TRAD
546 enr · 15.6:1 · 29.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Salisbury El Sch (461 students)
Salisbury Shs held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Salisbury Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Salisbury Shs
546 students
- Salisbury El S
Salisbury El Sch
461 students
- Salisbury Ms
Salisbury Ms
448 students
What this shows Salisbury Shs reports 546 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salisbury Shs compares
Salisbury 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.6% | ▼ 49% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 546 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
546
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,054
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.7%
Two or More 11.7%
African American 5.5%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Salisbury Shs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Salisbury Township Sd reports $21,054 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Salisbury Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Salisbury Ms | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Salisbury Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools in Allentown
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Parkland Hs
Standard public school
3,279 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
William Allen Hs
Standard public school
3,074 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Louis E Dieruff Hs
Standard public school
1,914 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Building 21 Allentown
Standard public school
415 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~546 students)
Frequently asked questions about Salisbury Shs
How many students attend Salisbury Shs?
Salisbury Shs has 546 students enrolled. It is a high school in Allentown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 524 (2022-23) → 545 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salisbury Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Salisbury Shs is 15.6:1, which is 15% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Salisbury Shs?
29.6% of students at Salisbury Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salisbury Shs?
The largest demographic group at Salisbury Shs is White at 53.1% of enrollment, in Allentown, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salisbury Shs?
Salisbury Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Salisbury Shs rank among high schools in Allentown?
By Resource Investment Index, Salisbury Shs ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Allentown, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Allentown on the city page.
What other schools are in Salisbury Township Sd?
Besides Salisbury Shs, Salisbury Township Sd also operates Salisbury El Sch (461 students) and Salisbury Ms (448 students). See the Salisbury Township Sd district page for the complete list.