- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422154003569
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 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 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Sunbury · Resource Index
- 30
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Shikellamy Hs held near 896 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 38.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 422154003569 · Sunbury, PA High · MID · TRAD
855 enr · 23.8:1 · 92.7% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Chief Shikellamy Sch (614 students)
Shikellamy Hs held near 896 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 38.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Shikellamy Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Shikellamy Hs
855 students
- Chief Shikella
Chief Shikellamy Sch
614 students
- Shikellamy Ms
Shikellamy Ms
588 students
- Oaklyn Sch
Oaklyn Sch
375 students
- Priestley Sch 250
Priestley Sch
250 students
What this shows Shikellamy Hs reports 855 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shikellamy Hs compares
Shikellamy 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,657
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
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.
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
District finance for Shikellamy Sd reports $13,657 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~855 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 887 (2022-23) → 896 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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 30/100 (lower 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 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.
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.