- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Elliottsburg, PA
West Perry Shs
Federal NCES profile for West Perry Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422574003596
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Perry Shs earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 645
- students enrolled
West Perry Shs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: West Perry Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422574003596 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
West Perry Shs held near 664 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.6 → 44.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 422574003596 · Elliottsburg, PA High · MID · TRAD
645 enr · 14:1 · 34.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: West Perry Ms (499 students)
West Perry Shs held near 664 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.6 → 44.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
West Perry Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Perry Shs
645 students
- West Perry Ms
West Perry Ms
499 students
- New Bloomfield
New Bloomfield El Sch
391 students
- Carroll El Sch
Carroll El Sch
344 students
- Blain El Sch
Blain El Sch
258 students
What this shows West Perry Shs reports 645 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Perry Shs compares
West Perry 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 40% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 645 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
645
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.1%
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
$16,247
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 94.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.8, West Perry Shs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Perry Sd reports $16,247 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Perry Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Perry Ms | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Bloomfield El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carroll El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blain El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Perry Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~645 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Perry Shs
How many students attend West Perry Shs?
West Perry Shs has 645 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elliottsburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 686 (2022-23) → 664 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Perry Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at West Perry Shs is 14:1, which is 3% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Perry Shs?
34.8% of students at West Perry Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Perry Shs?
The largest demographic group at West Perry Shs is White at 94.4% of enrollment, in Elliottsburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Perry Shs?
West Perry Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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).
What other schools are in West Perry Sd?
Besides West Perry Shs, West Perry Sd also operates West Perry Ms (499 students), New Bloomfield El Sch (391 students), and Carroll El Sch (344 students). See the West Perry Sd district page for the complete list.