HORSEHEADS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT operates 7 public schools serving 3,890 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 other, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 3,703 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Chemung County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $26,501 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 43.5% local, 47.8% state, and 8.7% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $115,905 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 34/100, ranked #629 of 941 in New York against a state average of 45 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 7 schools offering Advanced Placement (5 AP courses district-wide), a 252.9:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 20.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 83.7% White, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 3.4% Asian across the district's schools.
Horseheads Senior High School accounts for 30.2% of all HORSEHEADS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means HORSEHEADS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.
HORSEHEADS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school enrollment varies 3.7× across entities
HORSEHEADS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school enrollment ranges from 306 students (lowest) to 1,119 students (highest), a spread of 813 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.
HORSEHEADS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 253:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts
student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within HORSEHEADS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is typically wider than the HORSEHEADS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT-aggregate figure suggests.
HORSEHEADS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT chronic absenteeism rate is 20.5% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism
chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within HORSEHEADS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is typically wider than the HORSEHEADS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT-aggregate figure suggests.
How many schools are in HORSEHEADS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?
HORSEHEADS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT has 7 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary, 4 other. Total enrollment is 3,890 students.
How much does HORSEHEADS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
HORSEHEADS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $26,501 per student. The district has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #629 in New York.
What is the average teacher salary in HORSEHEADS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The average teacher salary in HORSEHEADS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is $115,905 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.
What is the average rent near HORSEHEADS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Chemung County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of HORSEHEADS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?
HORSEHEADS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT students are 83.7% White, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 3.4% Asian, 1.9% African American, averaged across 7 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for HORSEHEADS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?
HORSEHEADS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #629 out of 941 districts in New York. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.