- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Steelton, PA
Steelton-Highspire Hs
Federal NCES profile for Steelton-Highspire Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 422280001801
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Steelton-Highspire Hs earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Steelton · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Steelton-Highspire Hs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Steelton-Highspire Hs ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Steelton, PA.
School address
District: Steelton-Highspire Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422280001801 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Steelton-Highspire Hs held near 615 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.4 → 50.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 422280001801 · Steelton, PA Other · MID · TRAD
612 enr · 12.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Steelton-Highspire El Sch (821 students)
Steelton-Highspire Hs held near 615 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.4 → 50.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
How Steelton-Highspire Hs compares
Steelton-Highspire 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 612 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
612
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 41% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
67.5%
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
$17,210
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 153 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 142 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 52.8%
Hispanic or Latino 29.1%
White 10.9%
Two or More 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Steelton-Highspire Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Steelton-Highspire Sd reports $17,210 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Steelton-Highspire Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steelton-Highspire El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Steelton-Highspire Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~612 students)
Frequently asked questions about Steelton-Highspire Hs
How many students attend Steelton-Highspire Hs?
Steelton-Highspire Hs has 612 students enrolled. It is a public school in Steelton, PA. CCD year-over-year: 599 (2022-23) → 615 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steelton-Highspire Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Steelton-Highspire Hs is 12.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 18% 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 Steelton-Highspire Hs?
100.0% of students at Steelton-Highspire Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Steelton-Highspire Hs?
The largest demographic group at Steelton-Highspire Hs is African American at 52.8% of enrollment, in Steelton, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Steelton-Highspire Hs?
Steelton-Highspire Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Steelton-Highspire Hs rank among public schools in Steelton?
By Resource Investment Index, Steelton-Highspire Hs ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Steelton, 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 Steelton-Highspire Sd?
Besides Steelton-Highspire Hs, Steelton-Highspire Sd also operates Steelton-Highspire El Sch (821 students). See the Steelton-Highspire Sd district page for the complete list.