Enrollment
1,269
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422457000492
👥 S:T ratio 45
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 69/100 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
- 69
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
92.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.6%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Upper Saint Clair Hs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Upper Saint Clair Hs
Upper Saint Clair Hs is a lower-poverty, large high school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,269 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.6% free-meal eligibility runs 80% below the Pennsylvania average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,269 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 132 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #18.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Asian (13%) (diversity index 36/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 212 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
11.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Pittsburgh's high schools, it stands alongside Mt Lebanon Shs (1,772 students): Upper Saint Clair Hs is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.8:1 vs 14.1:1).
Upper St. Clair Sd also operates Fort Couch Ms (647 students) and Boyce Ms (624 students) alongside Upper Saint Clair Hs.
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 Upper Saint Clair Hs compares
Upper Saint Clair Hs on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,306
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Upper St. Clair Sd, which includes Upper Saint Clair Hs.
$20,306
Per student
+13%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 76.8%
State 19.8%
Federal 3.4%
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 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
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- 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
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 (~1,269 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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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.
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 69/100 (higher 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 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.
Is Upper Saint Clair Hs a good school?
Upper Saint Clair Hs earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania. 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 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.
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