- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Saxton, PA
Tussey Mountain Hs
Federal NCES profile for Tussey Mountain Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422397000753
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tussey Mountain Hs earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Saxton · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 90.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Tussey Mountain Hs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tussey Mountain Hs ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Saxton, PA.
School address
District: Tussey Mountain Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422397000753 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Tussey Mountain Hs grew from 291 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 22.4 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 422397000753 · Saxton, PA High · SMALL · TRAD
293 enr · 13.3:1 · 90.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Tussey Mountain El (350 students)
Tussey Mountain Hs grew from 291 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE added 22.4 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Tussey Mountain Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tussey Mountai
Tussey Mountain El
350 students
- This school
Tussey Mountain Hs
293 students
- Tussey Mountai
Tussey Mountain Ms
272 students
What this shows Tussey Mountain Hs reports 293 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tussey Mountain Hs compares
Tussey Mountain Hs is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.4% | ▲ 56% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.4%
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
$17,929
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.6%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
Largest group: White at 96.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.6, Tussey Mountain Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tussey Mountain Sd reports $17,929 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tussey Mountain Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tussey Mountain El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tussey Mountain Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tussey Mountain Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~293 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tussey Mountain Hs
How many students attend Tussey Mountain Hs?
Tussey Mountain Hs has 293 students enrolled. It is a high school in Saxton, PA. CCD year-over-year: 291 (2022-23) → 310 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tussey Mountain Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Tussey Mountain Hs is 13.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 15% 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 Tussey Mountain Hs?
90.4% of students at Tussey Mountain Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tussey Mountain Hs?
The largest demographic group at Tussey Mountain Hs is White at 96.6% of enrollment, in Saxton, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tussey Mountain Hs?
Tussey Mountain Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Tussey Mountain Hs rank among public schools in Saxton?
By Resource Investment Index, Tussey Mountain Hs ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Saxton, 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 Tussey Mountain Sd?
Besides Tussey Mountain Hs, Tussey Mountain Sd also operates Tussey Mountain El (350 students) and Tussey Mountain Ms (272 students). See the Tussey Mountain Sd district page for the complete list.