Enrollment
855
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Sunbury, PA
Shikellamy Hs
Federal NCES profile for Shikellamy Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422154003569
👥 S:T ratio 5
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shikellamy Hs earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Sunbury · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 92.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Shikellamy Hs has class sizes larger than 99% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shikellamy Hs ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Sunbury, PA.
School address
District: Shikellamy Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422154003569 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+75% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.7%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shikellamy Hs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shikellamy Hs
Shikellamy Hs is a high-poverty, large high school in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, enrolling 855 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.8:1 is larger than about 99% of Pennsylvania schools and 75% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 92.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 855 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Against 341 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #233.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 41/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 285 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Shikellamy Sd spends $12,906 per pupil, 28% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Shikellamy Sd also operates Chief Shikellamy Sch (614 students) and Shikellamy Ms (588 students) alongside Shikellamy Hs.
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 Shikellamy Hs compares
Shikellamy Hs on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.8:1 | ▲ 75% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.7% | ▲ 60% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 855 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
855
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
92.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 75% above state mean
Top 99% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.1%
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
$12,906
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
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 74.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 3.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.3, Shikellamy Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shikellamy Sd, which includes Shikellamy Hs.
$12,906
Per student
-28%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.1%
State 44.3%
Federal 12.6%
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 Shikellamy Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Shikellamy Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shikellamy Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oaklyn Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Priestley Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shikellamy Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high 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 (~855 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Shikellamy Hs
How many students attend Shikellamy Hs?
Shikellamy Hs has 855 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sunbury, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shikellamy Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Shikellamy Hs is 23.8:1, which is 75% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shikellamy Hs?
92.7% of students at Shikellamy Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shikellamy Hs?
The largest demographic group at Shikellamy Hs is White at 74.9% of enrollment, in Sunbury, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shikellamy Hs?
Shikellamy Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 Shikellamy Hs rank among public schools in Sunbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Shikellamy Hs ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Sunbury, 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 Sunbury on the city page.
Is Shikellamy Hs a good school?
Shikellamy Hs earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Pennsylvania schools. 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 Shikellamy Sd?
Besides Shikellamy Hs, Shikellamy Sd also operates Chief Shikellamy Sch (614 students), Shikellamy Ms (588 students), and Oaklyn Sch (375 students). See the Shikellamy Sd district page for the complete list.
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