- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422520000509
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 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 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Imperial · Resource Index
- 54
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
West Allegheny Shs held near 1,021 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.6 → 56.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 422520000509 · Imperial, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,031 enr · 17.2:1 · 21.2% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: West Allegheny Ms (796 students)
West Allegheny Shs held near 1,021 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.6 → 56.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
West Allegheny Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Allegheny Shs
1,031 students
- West Allegheny
West Allegheny Ms
796 students
- Wilson El Sch
Wilson El Sch
586 students
- Donaldson Elem
Donaldson Elem Sch
535 students
- Mckee El Sch
Mckee El Sch
521 students
What this shows West Allegheny Shs reports 1,031 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Allegheny Shs compares
West Allegheny Shs 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,013
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
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.
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
District finance for West Allegheny Sd reports $18,013 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,031 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 997 (2022-23) → 1,021 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
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 54/100 (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 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.
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.