Enrollment
2,402
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
203.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.1%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How State College Area Hs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at State College Area Hs
State College Area Hs is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in State College, Pennsylvania, enrolling 2,402 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.1% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the Pennsylvania average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,402 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 50 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #32.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Asian (8%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 240 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
State College Area Sd also operates Park Forest Ms (822 students) and Mount Nittany Ms (752 students) alongside State College Area Hs.
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 State College Area Hs compares
State College Area Hs on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,860
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for State College Area Sd, which includes State College Area Hs.
$20,860
Per student
+16%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.4%
State 19.1%
Federal 5.5%
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 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
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~2,402 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is State College Area Hs a good school?
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. 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 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.
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