Enrollment
964
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422568000536
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 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 37/100 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
- 37
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.1%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Mifflin Area Hs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Mifflin Area Hs
West Mifflin Area Hs is a high-poverty, large high school in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, enrolling 964 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 87.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 964 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 266 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #136.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and African American (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 321 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
West Mifflin Area Sd also operates West Mifflin Area Ms (776 students) and Homeville El Sch (424 students) alongside West Mifflin Area 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 West Mifflin Area Hs compares
West Mifflin Area 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,567
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Mifflin Area Sd, which includes West Mifflin Area Hs.
$18,567
Per student
+3%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.5%
State 34.5%
Federal 8.0%
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 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
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~964 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 37/100 (typical 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 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. See all public schools in West Mifflin on the city page.
Is West Mifflin Area Hs a good school?
West Mifflin Area Hs earns 37/100 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. 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 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.
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