Enrollment
1,031
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Imperial, PA
West Allegheny Shs
Federal NCES profile for West Allegheny Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422520000509
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Allegheny Shs earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Imperial · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 21.2%
- free-lunch eligible
West Allegheny Shs has class sizes larger than 92% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Allegheny Shs ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Imperial, PA.
School address
District: West Allegheny Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422520000509 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.2%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Allegheny Shs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Allegheny Shs
West Allegheny Shs is a large high school in Imperial, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,031 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.2:1 is larger than about 92% of Pennsylvania schools and 26% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.2% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the Pennsylvania average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,031 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 287 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #88.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 29 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 206 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
West Allegheny Sd also operates West Allegheny Ms (796 students) and Wilson El Sch (586 students) alongside West Allegheny Shs.
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 West Allegheny Shs compares
West Allegheny Shs on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 26% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.2% | ▼ 64% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,031 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,031
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 92% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,155
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 206 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 84.2%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
African American 3.6%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.5, West Allegheny Shs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 29
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Allegheny Sd, which includes West Allegheny Shs.
$17,155
Per student
-5%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.9%
State 22.8%
Federal 6.3%
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 West Allegheny Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Allegheny Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Donaldson Elem Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mckee El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Allegheny Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~1,031 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about West Allegheny Shs
How many students attend West Allegheny Shs?
West Allegheny Shs has 1,031 students enrolled. It is a high school in Imperial, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Allegheny Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at West Allegheny Shs is 17.2:1, which is 26% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Allegheny Shs?
21.2% of students at West Allegheny Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Allegheny Shs?
The largest demographic group at West Allegheny Shs is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in Imperial, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Allegheny Shs?
West Allegheny Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 West Allegheny Shs rank among public schools in Imperial?
By Resource Investment Index, West Allegheny Shs ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Imperial, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Imperial on the city page.
Is West Allegheny Shs a good school?
West Allegheny Shs earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Pennsylvania schools. 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 West Allegheny Sd?
Besides West Allegheny Shs, West Allegheny Sd also operates West Allegheny Ms (796 students), Wilson El Sch (586 students), and Donaldson Elem Sch (535 students). See the West Allegheny Sd district page for the complete list.
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