- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Munhall, PA
Steel Valley Shs
Federal NCES profile for Steel Valley Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422279000196
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Steel Valley Shs earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Munhall · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 88.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Steel Valley Shs has class sizes smaller than 88% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Steel Valley Shs ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Munhall, PA.
School address
District: Steel Valley Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422279000196 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Steel Valley Shs held near 408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.1 → 35.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 422279000196 · Munhall, PA High · SMALL · TRAD
415 enr · 10.6:1 · 88.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Steel Valley Ms (429 students)
Steel Valley Shs held near 408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.1 → 35.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Steel Valley Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Steel Valley M
Steel Valley Ms
429 students
- This school
Steel Valley Shs
415 students
- Park El Sch
Park El Sch
340 students
- Barrett El Sch
Barrett El Sch
225 students
What this shows Steel Valley Shs reports 415 students on the CCD universe file.
How Steel Valley Shs compares
Steel Valley Shs 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 22% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.3% | ▲ 52% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 12% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.7%
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
$24,354
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 42.4%
African American 37.1%
Two or More 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 42.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Steel Valley Shs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Steel Valley Sd reports $24,354 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Steel Valley Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Valley Ms | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barrett El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Steel Valley Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~415 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Steel Valley Shs
How many students attend Steel Valley Shs?
Steel Valley Shs has 415 students enrolled. It is a high school in Munhall, PA. CCD year-over-year: 400 (2022-23) → 408 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steel Valley Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Steel Valley Shs is 10.6:1, which is 22% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 32% 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 Steel Valley Shs?
88.3% of students at Steel Valley Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Steel Valley Shs?
The largest demographic group at Steel Valley Shs is White at 42.4% of enrollment, in Munhall, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Steel Valley Shs?
Steel Valley Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Steel Valley Shs rank among public schools in Munhall?
By Resource Investment Index, Steel Valley Shs ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Munhall, 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 Steel Valley Sd?
Besides Steel Valley Shs, Steel Valley Sd also operates Steel Valley Ms (429 students), Park El Sch (340 students), and Barrett El Sch (225 students). See the Steel Valley Sd district page for the complete list.