- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Castle, PA
Shenango Hs
Federal NCES profile for Shenango Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 422151002708
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shenango Hs earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in New Castle · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 41.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Shenango Hs has class sizes smaller than 75% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shenango Hs ranks #2 of 3 schools in New Castle, PA.
School address
District: Shenango Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422151002708 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Shenango Hs shrank from 468 students in 2022-23 to 434 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.5 → 37.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 422151002708 · New Castle, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
449 enr · 11.8:1 · 41.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Shenango El Sch (485 students)
Shenango Hs shrank from 468 students in 2022-23 to 434 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 38.5 → 37.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
How Shenango Hs compares
Shenango Hs is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.0% | ▼ 29% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 449 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
449
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 25% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.2%
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
$19,562
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 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.5%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Shenango Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shenango Area Sd reports $19,562 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shenango Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenango El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shenango Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in New Castle
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~449 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shenango Hs
How many students attend Shenango Hs?
Shenango Hs has 449 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Castle, PA. CCD year-over-year: 468 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shenango Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Shenango Hs is 11.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 25% 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 Shenango Hs?
41.0% of students at Shenango Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shenango Hs?
The largest demographic group at Shenango Hs is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in New Castle, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shenango Hs?
Shenango Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Shenango Hs rank among schools in New Castle?
By Resource Investment Index, Shenango Hs ranks #2 of 3 schools in New Castle, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New Castle on the city page.
What other schools are in Shenango Area Sd?
Besides Shenango Hs, Shenango Area Sd also operates Shenango El Sch (485 students). See the Shenango Area Sd district page for the complete list.