Enrollment
553
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422206000467
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 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 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in South Park · Resource Index
- 47
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.9%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Park Shs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Park Shs
South Park Shs is a mid-sized high school in South Park, Pennsylvania, enrolling 553 students.
At 13.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.9% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the Pennsylvania average.
With 553 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 537 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #411, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 277 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
South Park Sd also operates South Park Elem Center (731 students) and South Park Ms (580 students) alongside South Park Shs.
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 South Park Shs compares
South Park Shs on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,661
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Park Sd, which includes South Park Shs.
$16,661
Per student
-7%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.1%
State 34.5%
Federal 5.4%
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 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
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~553 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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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.
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 47/100 (typical 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 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. See all public schools in South Park on the city page.
Is South Park Shs a good school?
South Park Shs earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 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.
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