- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mckeesport, PA
South Allegheny Hs
Federal NCES profile for South Allegheny Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422191007669
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Allegheny Hs earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Mckeesport · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 83.7%
- free-lunch eligible
South Allegheny Hs has class sizes larger than 85% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Allegheny Hs ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Mckeesport, PA.
School address
District: South Allegheny Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422191007669 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
South Allegheny Hs held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.8 → 29.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 422191007669 · Mckeesport, PA High · SMALL · TRAD
464 enr · 16:1 · 83.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: South Allegheny El Sch (635 students)
South Allegheny Hs held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.8 → 29.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
South Allegheny Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Alleghen
South Allegheny El Sch
635 students
- This school
South Allegheny Hs
464 students
- South Alleghen
South Allegheny Ms
321 students
What this shows South Allegheny Hs reports 464 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Allegheny Hs compares
South Allegheny 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.7% | ▲ 44% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 85% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.0%
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
$17,557
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.1%
African American 13.4%
Two or More 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.7, South Allegheny Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Allegheny Sd reports $17,557 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Allegheny Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Allegheny El Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Allegheny Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Allegheny Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~464 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Allegheny Hs
How many students attend South Allegheny Hs?
South Allegheny Hs has 464 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mckeesport, PA. CCD year-over-year: 484 (2022-23) → 472 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Allegheny Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at South Allegheny Hs is 16:1, which is 18% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Allegheny Hs?
83.7% of students at South Allegheny Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Allegheny Hs?
The largest demographic group at South Allegheny Hs is White at 73.1% of enrollment, in Mckeesport, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Allegheny Hs?
South Allegheny Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 South Allegheny Hs rank among public schools in Mckeesport?
By Resource Investment Index, South Allegheny Hs ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Mckeesport, 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 Mckeesport on the city page.
What other schools are in South Allegheny Sd?
Besides South Allegheny Hs, South Allegheny Sd also operates South Allegheny El Sch (635 students) and South Allegheny Ms (321 students). See the South Allegheny Sd district page for the complete list.