- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pittsburgh, PA
Upper Saint Clair Hs
Federal NCES profile for Upper Saint Clair Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422457000492
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Upper Saint Clair Hs earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #1 of 16
- high schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 11.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Upper Saint Clair Hs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Upper Saint Clair Hs ranks #1 of 16 high schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Upper St. Clair Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422457000492 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Upper Saint Clair Hs held near 1,301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 92.3 → 95.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 422457000492 · Pittsburgh, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,269 enr · 13.8:1 · 11.6% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Couch Ms (647 students)
Upper Saint Clair Hs held near 1,301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 92.3 → 95.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Upper Saint Clair Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Upper Saint Clair Hs
1,269 students
- Fort Couch Ms
Fort Couch Ms
647 students
- Boyce Ms
Boyce Ms
624 students
- Eisenhower El
Eisenhower El Sch
524 students
- Baker El Sch 471
Baker El Sch
471 students
- Streams El Sch 468
Streams El Sch
468 students
What this shows Upper Saint Clair Hs reports 1,269 students on the CCD universe file.
How Upper Saint Clair Hs compares
Upper Saint Clair 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.6% | ▼ 80% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,269 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,269
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$21,319
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 78.7%
Asian 13.2%
Two or More 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.1, Upper Saint Clair Hs is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Upper St. Clair Sd reports $21,319 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Upper Saint Clair Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Couch Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boyce Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baker El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Streams El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Upper Saint Clair Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Pittsburgh
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Mt Lebanon Shs
Standard public school
1,772 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
North Hills Shs
Standard public school
1,443 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs
Standard public school
1,386 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Fox Chapel Area Hs
Standard public school
1,360 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Shaler Area Hs
Standard public school
1,160 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Penn Hills Shs
Standard public school
1,049 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,269 students)
Frequently asked questions about Upper Saint Clair Hs
How many students attend Upper Saint Clair Hs?
Upper Saint Clair Hs has 1,269 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pittsburgh, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,288 (2022-23) → 1,301 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upper Saint Clair Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Upper Saint Clair Hs is 13.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Upper Saint Clair Hs?
11.6% of students at Upper Saint Clair Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Upper Saint Clair Hs?
The largest demographic group at Upper Saint Clair Hs is White at 78.7% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Upper Saint Clair Hs?
Upper Saint Clair Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Upper Saint Clair Hs rank among high schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Upper Saint Clair Hs ranks #1 of 16 high schools in Pittsburgh, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Pittsburgh on the city page.
What other schools are in Upper St. Clair Sd?
Besides Upper Saint Clair Hs, Upper St. Clair Sd also operates Fort Couch Ms (647 students), Boyce Ms (624 students), and Eisenhower El Sch (524 students). See the Upper St. Clair Sd district page for the complete list.