At a glance
Reported students
1,363
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
107.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania high enrollment
87th percentile
Compared with 712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
458.5
Red Lion Area SHS: 1,363 reported students.
State peer staffing position
42nd percentile
12.7:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,487
- Teachers (FTE)
- 104
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.3:1
What the reported data says about Red Lion Area SHS
Red Lion Area SHS is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Red Lion. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Red Lion Area SD. NCES reports 1,363 students for 2024–25.
Among 712 high schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 571 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 87th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.7:1, close to the Pennsylvania median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (78.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.9%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 11 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Red Lion Area SHS
- 1How do the reported 12.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 107.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.25
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White78.5%
- Hispanic8.9%
- Black6.1%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
11 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Red Lion Area SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Red Lion Area JHS
Middle · Grades 07–08
747 reported students
Larry J. Macaluso El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–06
631 reported students
Mazie Gable El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–06
481 reported students
Pleasant View El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–06
436 reported students
Locust Grove El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–06
348 reported students
Clearview El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–06
300 reported students
Public schools near Red Lion Area SHS
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallastown Area SHS High · Dallastown Area SD | 09–12 | 2,046 | 2.5 mi |
| York County School of Technology High · York County School of Technology | 09–12 | 1,615 | 4.9 mi |
| York Suburban SHS High · York Suburban SD | 09–12 | 859 | 6 mi |
| Crispus Attucks CS High · Charter · Crispus Attucks CS | 12–12 | 78 | 7.5 mi |
| William Penn SHS High · York City SD | 09–12 | 1,681 | 7.9 mi |
| Eastern York HS High · Eastern York SD | 09–12 | 640 | 8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Red Lion Area SHS
What grades does Red Lion Area SHS serve?
Red Lion Area SHS reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Red Lion Area SD.
How many students attend Red Lion Area SHS?
Red Lion Area SHS reported 1,363 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 87th percentile among 712 Pennsylvania high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,487 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Red Lion Area SHS?
The calculated ratio is 12.7:1, based on 1,363 students and 107.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Red Lion Area SHS a public, charter, or magnet school?
Red Lion Area SHS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Red Lion Area SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Red Lion Area SHS in?
Red Lion Area SHS is part of Red Lion Area SD, based in Red Lion, PA, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Red Lion Area SHS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dallastown Area SHS (2.5 mi), York County School of Technology (4.9 mi), York Suburban SHS (6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.