Enrollment
488
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360255000039
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 30/100 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
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alden Senior High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alden Senior High School
Alden Senior High School is a mid-sized high school in Alden, New York, enrolling 488 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.3% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the New York average.
With 488 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 797 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #647, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 244 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Alden Central School District spends $20,611 per pupil, 22% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Alden Central School District also operates Alden Intermediate School (344 students) and Alden Middle School (343 students) alongside Alden Senior High School.
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 Alden Senior High School compares
Alden Senior High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,611
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alden Central School District, which includes Alden Senior High School.
$20,611
Per student
-22%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.7%
State 45.8%
Federal 11.5%
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 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
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~488 students)
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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.
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 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Alden on the city page.
Is Alden Senior High School a good school?
Alden Senior High School earns 30/100 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. 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 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.
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