- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Windber, PA
Windber Area Hs
Federal NCES profile for Windber Area Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422661004026
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Windber Area Hs earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Windber · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 31.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Windber Area Hs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Windber Area Hs ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Windber, PA.
School address
District: Windber Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422661004026 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Windber Area Hs held near 322 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 422661004026 · Windber, PA High · SMALL · TRAD
337 enr · 12.5:1 · 31.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Windber El Sch (617 students)
Windber Area Hs held near 322 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Windber Area Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Windber El Sch
Windber El Sch
617 students
- This school
Windber Area Hs
337 students
- Windber Area M
Windber Area Ms
300 students
What this shows Windber Area Hs reports 337 students on the CCD universe file.
How Windber Area Hs compares
Windber 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.3% | ▼ 46% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
337
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 36% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.3%
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
$13,806
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.0, Windber Area Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Windber Area Sd reports $13,806 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Windber Area Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windber El Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windber Area Ms | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Windber Area Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~337 students)
Frequently asked questions about Windber Area Hs
How many students attend Windber Area Hs?
Windber Area Hs has 337 students enrolled. It is a high school in Windber, PA. CCD year-over-year: 332 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Windber Area Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Windber Area Hs is 12.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Windber Area Hs?
31.3% of students at Windber Area Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Windber Area Hs?
The largest demographic group at Windber Area Hs is White at 92.6% of enrollment, in Windber, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Windber Area Hs?
Windber Area Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Windber Area Hs rank among public schools in Windber?
By Resource Investment Index, Windber Area Hs ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Windber, 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 Windber Area Sd?
Besides Windber Area Hs, Windber Area Sd also operates Windber El Sch (617 students) and Windber Area Ms (300 students). See the Windber Area Sd district page for the complete list.