- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Saint Marys, PA
St Marys Area Shs
Federal NCES profile for St Marys Area Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422064005169
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St Marys Area Shs earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Saint Marys · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 99.8%
- free-lunch eligible
St Marys Area Shs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St Marys Area Shs ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Saint Marys, PA.
School address
District: Saint Marys Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422064005169 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
St Marys Area Shs shrank from 609 students in 2022-23 to 576 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 44.4 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 422064005169 · Saint Marys, PA High · MID · TRAD
572 enr · 13:1 · 99.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: South St Marys Street El Sch (583 students)
St Marys Area Shs shrank from 609 students in 2022-23 to 576 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 44.4 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
St Marys Area Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South St Marys
South St Marys Street El Sch
583 students
- This school
St Marys Area Shs
572 students
- St Marys Area
St Marys Area Ms
459 students
- Fox Twp El Sch 231
Fox Twp El Sch
231 students
- Bennetts Valle 85
Bennetts Valley El Sch
85 students
What this shows St Marys Area Shs reports 572 students on the CCD universe file.
How St Marys Area Shs compares
St Marys Area Shs is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.8% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 572 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
572
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.3%
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
$16,743
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 96.2%
Two or More 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 96.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.4, St Marys Area Shs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Saint Marys Area Sd reports $16,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St Marys Area Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South St Marys Street El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St Marys Area Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fox Twp El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bennetts Valley El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St Marys Area Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 85
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~572 students)
Frequently asked questions about St Marys Area Shs
How many students attend St Marys Area Shs?
St Marys Area Shs has 572 students enrolled. It is a high school in Saint Marys, PA. CCD year-over-year: 609 (2022-23) → 576 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Marys Area Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at St Marys Area Shs is 13:1, which is 4% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 17% 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 St Marys Area Shs?
99.8% of students at St Marys Area Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St Marys Area Shs?
The largest demographic group at St Marys Area Shs is White at 96.2% of enrollment, in Saint Marys, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St Marys Area Shs?
St Marys Area Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 St Marys Area Shs rank among public schools in Saint Marys?
By Resource Investment Index, St Marys Area Shs ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Saint Marys, 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 Saint Marys Area Sd?
Besides St Marys Area Shs, Saint Marys Area Sd also operates South St Marys Street El Sch (583 students), St Marys Area Ms (459 students), and Fox Twp El Sch (231 students). See the Saint Marys Area Sd district page for the complete list.