- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · State College, PA
State College Area Hs
Federal NCES profile for State College Area Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 422277001364
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
State College Area Hs earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #7 of 12
- public schools in State College · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 19.1%
- free-lunch eligible
State College Area Hs has class sizes smaller than 75% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, State College Area Hs ranks #7 of 12 public schools in State College, PA.
School address
District: State College Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422277001364 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-63 students YoY
State College Area Hs held near 2,347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-63 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 203.3 → 203.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-63 students YoY 422277001364 · State College, PA Other · LARGE · TRAD
2,402 enr · 11.8:1 · 19.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Park Forest Ms (822 students)
State College Area Hs held near 2,347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-63 headcount). Teacher FTE added 203.3 → 203.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
State College Area Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
State College Area Hs
2,402 students
- Park Forest Ms 822
Park Forest Ms
822 students
- Mount Nittany 752
Mount Nittany Ms
752 students
- Radio Park El 424
Radio Park El Sch
424 students
- Park Forest El 419
Park Forest El Sch
419 students
- Mount Nittany 413
Mount Nittany El Sch
413 students
What this shows State College Area Hs reports 2,402 students on the CCD universe file.
How State College Area Hs compares
State College Area 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.1% | ▼ 67% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,402 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
2,402
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 25% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.4%
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
$21,929
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 75.8%
Asian 7.8%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
African American 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.0, State College Area Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for State College Area Sd reports $21,929 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How State College Area Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Forest Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Nittany Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Radio Park El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Forest El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Nittany El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to State College Area Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide other 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 (~2,402 students)
Frequently asked questions about State College Area Hs
How many students attend State College Area Hs?
State College Area Hs has 2,402 students enrolled. It is a public school in State College, PA. CCD year-over-year: 2,410 (2022-23) → 2,347 (2023-24), nearly flat (-63).
What is the student-teacher ratio at State College Area Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at State College Area Hs is 11.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 25% 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 State College Area Hs?
19.1% of students at State College Area Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of State College Area Hs?
The largest demographic group at State College Area Hs is White at 75.8% of enrollment, in State College, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for State College Area Hs?
State College Area Hs 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 State College Area Hs rank among public schools in State College?
By Resource Investment Index, State College Area Hs ranks #7 of 12 public schools in State College, 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 State College on the city page.
What other schools are in State College Area Sd?
Besides State College Area Hs, State College Area Sd also operates Park Forest Ms (822 students), Mount Nittany Ms (752 students), and Radio Park El Sch (424 students). See the State College Area Sd district page for the complete list.