Enrollment
455
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Schuylkill Haven, PA
Schuylkill Haven Shs
Federal NCES profile for Schuylkill Haven Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 422091005264
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Schuylkill Haven Shs earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Schuylkill Haven · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 38.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Schuylkill Haven Shs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Schuylkill Haven Shs ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Schuylkill Haven, PA.
School address
District: Schuylkill Haven Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422091005264 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.2%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Schuylkill Haven Shs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Schuylkill Haven Shs
Schuylkill Haven Shs is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania, enrolling 455 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 455 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 676 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #592, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 455 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Schuylkill Haven Area Sd also operates Schuylkill Haven El Ctr (451 students) and Schuylkill Haven Ms (255 students) alongside Schuylkill Haven 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 Schuylkill Haven Shs compares
Schuylkill Haven 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▼ 34% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 38% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.2%
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
$16,207
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 455 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 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 88.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.9, Schuylkill Haven Shs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Schuylkill Haven Area Sd, which includes Schuylkill Haven Shs.
$16,207
Per student
-10%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.1%
State 50.2%
Federal 9.7%
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 Schuylkill Haven Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schuylkill Haven El Ctr | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Schuylkill Haven Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Schuylkill Haven Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~455 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Schuylkill Haven Shs
How many students attend Schuylkill Haven Shs?
Schuylkill Haven Shs has 455 students enrolled. It is a public school in Schuylkill Haven, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schuylkill Haven Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Schuylkill Haven Shs is 12.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 20% 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 Schuylkill Haven Shs?
38.2% of students at Schuylkill Haven Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Schuylkill Haven Shs?
The largest demographic group at Schuylkill Haven Shs is White at 88.6% of enrollment, in Schuylkill Haven, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Schuylkill Haven Shs?
Schuylkill Haven Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Schuylkill Haven Shs rank among public schools in Schuylkill Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Schuylkill Haven Shs ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Schuylkill Haven, 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 Schuylkill Haven on the city page.
Is Schuylkill Haven Shs a good school?
Schuylkill Haven Shs earns 39/100 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 Schuylkill Haven Area Sd?
Besides Schuylkill Haven Shs, Schuylkill Haven Area Sd also operates Schuylkill Haven El Ctr (451 students) and Schuylkill Haven Ms (255 students). See the Schuylkill Haven Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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