- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · South Park, PA
South Park Shs
Federal NCES profile for South Park Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422206000467
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Park Shs earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in South Park · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 20.9%
- free-lunch eligible
South Park Shs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Park Shs ranks #1 of 3 public schools in South Park, PA.
School address
District: South Park Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422206000467 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
South Park Shs held near 555 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.7 → 41.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 422206000467 · South Park, PA High · MID · TRAD
553 enr · 13.2:1 · 20.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: South Park Elem Center (731 students)
South Park Shs held near 555 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.7 → 41.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
South Park Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Park Ele
South Park Elem Center
731 students
- South Park Ms
South Park Ms
580 students
- This school
South Park Shs
553 students
What this shows South Park Shs reports 553 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Park Shs compares
South Park Shs 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.9% | ▼ 64% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 553 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
553
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.9%
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
$17,251
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 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.4%
African American 6.7%
Asian 6.1%
Two or More 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Largest group: White at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.9, South Park Shs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Park Sd reports $17,251 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Park Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Park Elem Center | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Park Ms | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Park Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~553 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Park Shs
How many students attend South Park Shs?
South Park Shs has 553 students enrolled. It is a high school in South Park, PA. CCD year-over-year: 560 (2022-23) → 555 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Park Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at South Park Shs is 13.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 16% 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 South Park Shs?
20.9% of students at South Park Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Park Shs?
The largest demographic group at South Park Shs is White at 84.4% of enrollment, in South Park, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Park Shs?
South Park Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Park Shs rank among public schools in South Park?
By Resource Investment Index, South Park Shs ranks #1 of 3 public schools in South Park, 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 Park Sd?
Besides South Park Shs, South Park Sd also operates South Park Elem Center (731 students) and South Park Ms (580 students). See the South Park Sd district page for the complete list.