- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · West Mifflin, PA
West Mifflin Area Hs
Federal NCES profile for West Mifflin Area Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422568000536
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Mifflin Area Hs earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in West Mifflin · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 87.1%
- free-lunch eligible
West Mifflin Area Hs has class sizes larger than 77% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Mifflin Area Hs ranks #3 of 4 public schools in West Mifflin, PA.
School address
District: West Mifflin Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422568000536 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
West Mifflin Area Hs held near 946 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 64.1 → 63.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 422568000536 · West Mifflin, PA High · MID · TRAD
964 enr · 15.1:1 · 87.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: West Mifflin Area Ms (776 students)
West Mifflin Area Hs held near 946 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 64.1 → 63.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
West Mifflin Area Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Mifflin Area Hs
964 students
- West Mifflin A
West Mifflin Area Ms
776 students
- Homeville El S
Homeville El Sch
424 students
- Clara Barton E 229
Clara Barton El Sch
229 students
What this shows West Mifflin Area Hs reports 964 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Mifflin Area Hs compares
West Mifflin Area 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.1% | ▲ 50% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 964 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
964
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.1%
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
$19,681
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 128 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.4%
African American 32.7%
Two or More 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Asian 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, West Mifflin Area Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Mifflin Area Sd reports $19,681 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Mifflin Area Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Mifflin Area Ms | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Homeville El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clara Barton El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Mifflin Area Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~964 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Mifflin Area Hs
How many students attend West Mifflin Area Hs?
West Mifflin Area Hs has 964 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Mifflin, PA. CCD year-over-year: 936 (2022-23) → 946 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Mifflin Area Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at West Mifflin Area Hs is 15.1:1, which is 11% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Mifflin Area Hs?
87.1% of students at West Mifflin Area Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Mifflin Area Hs?
The largest demographic group at West Mifflin Area Hs is White at 50.4% of enrollment, in West Mifflin, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Mifflin Area Hs?
West Mifflin Area Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 West Mifflin Area Hs rank among public schools in West Mifflin?
By Resource Investment Index, West Mifflin Area Hs ranks #3 of 4 public schools in West Mifflin, 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 Mifflin Area Sd?
Besides West Mifflin Area Hs, West Mifflin Area Sd also operates West Mifflin Area Ms (776 students), Homeville El Sch (424 students), and Clara Barton El Sch (229 students). See the West Mifflin Area Sd district page for the complete list.