- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Duncannon, PA
Susquenita Hs
Federal NCES profile for Susquenita Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422304003589
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Susquenita Hs earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Duncannon · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 29.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Susquenita Hs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Susquenita Hs ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Duncannon, PA.
School address
District: Susquenita Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422304003589 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Susquenita Hs held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.3 → 41.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 422304003589 · Duncannon, PA High · SMALL · TRAD
490 enr · 12.6:1 · 29.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Susquenita El Sch (646 students)
Susquenita Hs held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.3 → 41.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Susquenita Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Susquenita El
Susquenita El Sch
646 students
- Susquenita Ms
Susquenita Ms
562 students
- This school
Susquenita Hs
490 students
What this shows Susquenita Hs reports 490 students on the CCD universe file.
How Susquenita Hs compares
Susquenita 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.2% | ▼ 50% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 490 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
490
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 38% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.3%
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
$16,462
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 163 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.9%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.9, Susquenita Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Susquenita Sd reports $16,462 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Susquenita Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susquenita El Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Susquenita Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Susquenita Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~490 students)
Frequently asked questions about Susquenita Hs
How many students attend Susquenita Hs?
Susquenita Hs has 490 students enrolled. It is a high school in Duncannon, PA. CCD year-over-year: 503 (2022-23) → 493 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Susquenita Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Susquenita Hs is 12.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 20% 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 Susquenita Hs?
29.2% of students at Susquenita Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Susquenita Hs?
The largest demographic group at Susquenita Hs is White at 86.9% of enrollment, in Duncannon, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Susquenita Hs?
Susquenita Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Susquenita Hs rank among public schools in Duncannon?
By Resource Investment Index, Susquenita Hs ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Duncannon, 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 Susquenita Sd?
Besides Susquenita Hs, Susquenita Sd also operates Susquenita El Sch (646 students) and Susquenita Ms (562 students). See the Susquenita Sd district page for the complete list.