- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pittsburgh, PA
Shaler Area Hs
Federal NCES profile for Shaler 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 422120000460
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shaler Area Hs earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 16
- high schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 33.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Shaler Area Hs has class sizes smaller than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shaler Area Hs ranks #4 of 16 high schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Shaler Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422120000460 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Shaler Area Hs held near 1,174 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-51 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 103.1 → 102.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-51 students YoY 422120000460 · Pittsburgh, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,160 enr · 11.3:1 · 33.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Shaler Area El Sch (870 students)
Shaler Area Hs held near 1,174 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-51 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 103.1 → 102.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Shaler Area Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Shaler Area Hs
1,160 students
- Shaler Area El
Shaler Area El Sch
870 students
- Shaler Area Ms
Shaler Area Ms
589 students
- Scott Primary 394
Scott Primary Sch
394 students
- Burchfield Pri 339
Burchfield Primary Sch
339 students
- Marzolf Primar 337
Marzolf Primary Sch
337 students
What this shows Shaler Area Hs reports 1,160 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shaler Area Hs compares
Shaler 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.1% | ▼ 43% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,160 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,160
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 19% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.8%
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
$20,908
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
225
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 87.5%
Two or More 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
African American 3.4%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.0, Shaler Area Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shaler Area Sd reports $20,908 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shaler Area Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaler Area El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shaler Area Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scott Primary Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burchfield Primary Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marzolf Primary Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shaler Area Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools in Pittsburgh
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Mt Lebanon Shs
Standard public school
1,772 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
North Hills Shs
Standard public school
1,443 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs
Standard public school
1,386 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Fox Chapel Area Hs
Standard public school
1,360 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Upper Saint Clair Hs
Standard public school
1,269 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Penn Hills Shs
Standard public school
1,049 students 16.9:1 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 (~1,160 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shaler Area Hs
How many students attend Shaler Area Hs?
Shaler Area Hs has 1,160 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pittsburgh, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,225 (2022-23) → 1,174 (2023-24), nearly flat (-51).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shaler Area Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Shaler Area Hs is 11.3:1, which is 17% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 28% 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 Shaler Area Hs?
33.1% of students at Shaler Area Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shaler Area Hs?
The largest demographic group at Shaler Area Hs is White at 87.5% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shaler Area Hs?
Shaler 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 Shaler Area Hs rank among high schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Shaler Area Hs ranks #4 of 16 high schools in Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh on the city page.
What other schools are in Shaler Area Sd?
Besides Shaler Area Hs, Shaler Area Sd also operates Shaler Area El Sch (870 students), Shaler Area Ms (589 students), and Scott Primary Sch (394 students). See the Shaler Area Sd district page for the complete list.