- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Williamsport, PA
Williamsport Area Shs
Federal NCES profile for Williamsport Area Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422646006368
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Williamsport Area Shs earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Williamsport · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 59.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Williamsport Area Shs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Williamsport Area Shs ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Williamsport, PA.
School address
District: Williamsport Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422646006368 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Williamsport Area Shs held near 1,492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 101.5 → 103.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 422646006368 · Williamsport, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,462 enr · 14.5:1 · 59.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Williamsport Area Ms (706 students)
Williamsport Area Shs held near 1,492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 101.5 → 103.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Williamsport Area Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Williamsport Area Shs
1,462 students
- Williamsport A
Williamsport Area Ms
706 students
- Jackson Primar 555
Jackson Primary Sch
555 students
- Lycoming Valle 543
Lycoming Valley Intrmd Sch
543 students
- Cochran Primar 538
Cochran Primary Sch
538 students
- Curtin Intrmd 525
Curtin Intrmd Sch
525 students
What this shows Williamsport Area Shs reports 1,462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Williamsport Area Shs compares
Williamsport Area 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.0% | ▲ 2% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,462 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,462
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.8%
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
$18,169
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 61.0%
African American 17.0%
Two or More 15.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 61.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Williamsport Area Shs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
District finance for Williamsport Area Sd reports $18,169 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Williamsport Area Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsport Area Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jackson Primary Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lycoming Valley Intrmd Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cochran Primary Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Curtin Intrmd Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Williamsport Area Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar high schools in Williamsport
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,462 students)
Frequently asked questions about Williamsport Area Shs
How many students attend Williamsport Area Shs?
Williamsport Area Shs has 1,462 students enrolled. It is a high school in Williamsport, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,479 (2022-23) → 1,492 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williamsport Area Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Williamsport Area Shs is 14.5:1, which is 7% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Williamsport Area Shs?
59.0% of students at Williamsport Area Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Williamsport Area Shs?
The largest demographic group at Williamsport Area Shs is White at 61.0% of enrollment, in Williamsport, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Williamsport Area Shs?
Williamsport Area Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Williamsport Area Shs rank among public schools in Williamsport?
By Resource Investment Index, Williamsport Area Shs ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Williamsport, 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 Williamsport on the city page.
What other schools are in Williamsport Area Sd?
Besides Williamsport Area Shs, Williamsport Area Sd also operates Williamsport Area Ms (706 students), Jackson Primary Sch (555 students), and Lycoming Valley Intrmd Sch (543 students). See the Williamsport Area Sd district page for the complete list.