Enrollment
415
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422279000196
👥 S:T ratio 58
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 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 37/100 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
- 37
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.3%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Steel Valley Shs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Steel Valley Shs
Steel Valley Shs is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Munhall, Pennsylvania, enrolling 415 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.6:1, Steel Valley Shs is leaner than roughly 88% of Pennsylvania schools and 22% under the state's 13.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 88.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 415 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 566 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #362.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and African American (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 415 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Steel Valley Sd spends $23,694 per pupil, 32% above the Pennsylvania average, a better-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 144 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 415 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Steel Valley Sd also operates Steel Valley Ms (429 students) and Park El Sch (340 students) alongside Steel Valley Shs.
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 Steel Valley Shs compares
Steel Valley Shs on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$23,694
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Steel Valley Sd, which includes Steel Valley Shs.
$23,694
Per student
+32%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.7%
State 41.4%
Federal 5.9%
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 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
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high 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 (~415 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.6:1)
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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.
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 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 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. See all public schools in Munhall on the city page.
Is Steel Valley Shs a good school?
Steel Valley Shs earns 37/100 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. 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 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.
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