Enrollment
1,462
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422646006368
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 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 36/100 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
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
101.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Williamsport Area Shs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Williamsport Area Shs
Williamsport Area Shs is a higher-need, large high school in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,462 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 59.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,462 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 36 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #35, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and African American (17%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 366 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Williamsport's high schools, it stands alongside Loyalsock Twp Shs (436 students): Williamsport Area Shs is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.5:1 vs 13.6:1).
Williamsport Area Sd also operates Williamsport Area Ms (706 students) and Jackson Primary Sch (555 students) alongside Williamsport Area Shs.
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 Williamsport Area Shs compares
Williamsport Area Shs on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,093
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Williamsport Area Sd, which includes Williamsport Area Shs.
$17,093
Per student
-5%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.6%
State 48.9%
Federal 13.5%
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 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
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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.
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 (~1,462 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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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.
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 36/100 (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 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.
Is Williamsport Area Shs a good school?
Williamsport Area Shs earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania. 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 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.
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