- Enrollment
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mcdonald, PA
South Fayette Twp Hs
Federal NCES profile for South Fayette Twp Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422058000470
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Fayette Twp Hs earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Mcdonald · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 9.3%
- free-lunch eligible
South Fayette Twp Hs has class sizes larger than 89% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Fayette Twp Hs ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Mcdonald, PA.
School address
District: South Fayette Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422058000470 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
South Fayette Twp Hs held near 1,115 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+41 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 69.3 → 74.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+41 students YoY 422058000470 · Mcdonald, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,143 enr · 16.6:1 · 9.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: South Fayette Ms (859 students)
South Fayette Twp Hs held near 1,115 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+41 headcount). Teacher FTE added 69.3 → 74.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
South Fayette Twp Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South Fayette Twp Hs
1,143 students
- South Fayette
South Fayette Ms
859 students
- South Fayette
South Fayette Intermediate Sch
803 students
- South Fayette
South Fayette Twp El Sch
717 students
What this shows South Fayette Twp Hs reports 1,143 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Fayette Twp Hs compares
South Fayette Twp 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.3% | ▼ 84% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,143 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,143
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 89% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,493
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.8%
Asian 22.6%
Two or More 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, South Fayette Twp Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Fayette Township Sd reports $16,493 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Fayette Twp Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Fayette Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Fayette Intermediate Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Fayette Twp El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Fayette Twp Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~1,143 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Fayette Twp Hs
How many students attend South Fayette Twp Hs?
South Fayette Twp Hs has 1,143 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mcdonald, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,074 (2022-23) → 1,115 (2023-24), nearly flat (+41).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Fayette Twp Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at South Fayette Twp Hs is 16.6:1, which is 22% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Fayette Twp Hs?
9.3% of students at South Fayette Twp Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Fayette Twp Hs?
The largest demographic group at South Fayette Twp Hs is White at 69.8% of enrollment, in Mcdonald, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Fayette Twp Hs?
South Fayette Twp Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 South Fayette Twp Hs rank among public schools in Mcdonald?
By Resource Investment Index, South Fayette Twp Hs ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Mcdonald, 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 South Fayette Township Sd?
Besides South Fayette Twp Hs, South Fayette Township Sd also operates South Fayette Ms (859 students), South Fayette Intermediate Sch (803 students), and South Fayette Twp El Sch (717 students). See the South Fayette Township Sd district page for the complete list.