- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Alden, NY
Alden Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Alden Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360255000039
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alden Senior High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Alden · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 23.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Alden Senior High School has class sizes larger than 77% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alden Senior High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Alden, NY.
School address
District: Alden Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360255000039 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Alden Senior High School held near 496 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.2 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 360255000039 · Alden, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
488 enr · 13.6:1 · 23.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Alden Intermediate School (344 students)
Alden Senior High School held near 496 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.2 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Alden Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Alden Senior High School
488 students
- Alden Intermed
Alden Intermediate School
344 students
- Alden Middle S
Alden Middle School
343 students
- Alden Primary
Alden Primary at Townline
299 students
What this shows Alden Senior High School reports 488 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alden Senior High School compares
Alden Senior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.3% | ▼ 59% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 488 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
488
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in New York - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.0%
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
$21,376
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
African American 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.1, Alden Senior High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Alden Central School District reports $21,376 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alden Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alden Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alden Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alden Primary at Townline | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alden Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~488 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alden Senior High School
How many students attend Alden Senior High School?
Alden Senior High School has 488 students enrolled. It is a high school in Alden, NY. CCD year-over-year: 498 (2022-23) → 496 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alden Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alden Senior High School is 13.6:1, which is 15% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alden Senior High School?
23.3% of students at Alden Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alden Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Alden Senior High School is White at 95.3% of enrollment, in Alden, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alden Senior High School?
Alden Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Alden Senior High School rank among public schools in Alden?
By Resource Investment Index, Alden Senior High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Alden, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Alden Central School District?
Besides Alden Senior High School, Alden Central School District also operates Alden Intermediate School (344 students), Alden Middle School (343 students), and Alden Primary at Townline (299 students). See the Alden Central School District district page for the complete list.