- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Catawissa, PA
Southern Columbia Hs
Federal NCES profile for Southern Columbia Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422226001627
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southern Columbia Hs earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Catawissa · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 13.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Southern Columbia Hs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Columbia Hs ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Catawissa, PA.
School address
District: Southern Columbia Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422226001627 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Southern Columbia Hs held near 364 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.3 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 422226001627 · Catawissa, PA High · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 12.9:1 · 13.8% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Hartman El Ctr (480 students)
Southern Columbia Hs held near 364 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.3 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Southern Columbia Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hartman El Ctr
Hartman El Ctr
480 students
- Southern Colum
Southern Columbia Ms
367 students
- This school
Southern Columbia Hs
348 students
What this shows Southern Columbia Hs reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southern Columbia Hs compares
Southern Columbia 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.8% | ▼ 76% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 42% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$16,798
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 174 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.1, Southern Columbia Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southern Columbia Area Sd reports $16,798 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southern Columbia Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartman El Ctr | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southern Columbia Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southern Columbia Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- 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 (~348 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Southern Columbia Hs
How many students attend Southern Columbia Hs?
Southern Columbia Hs has 348 students enrolled. It is a high school in Catawissa, PA. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 364 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Columbia Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Columbia Hs is 12.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 18% 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 Southern Columbia Hs?
13.8% of students at Southern Columbia Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southern Columbia Hs?
The largest demographic group at Southern Columbia Hs is White at 93.1% of enrollment, in Catawissa, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southern Columbia Hs?
Southern Columbia Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Southern Columbia Hs rank among public schools in Catawissa?
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Columbia Hs ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Catawissa, 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 Southern Columbia Area Sd?
Besides Southern Columbia Hs, Southern Columbia Area Sd also operates Hartman El Ctr (480 students) and Southern Columbia Ms (367 students). See the Southern Columbia Area Sd district page for the complete list.