- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Amherst, NY
Amherst Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Amherst Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360292000061
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Amherst Central High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Amherst · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Amherst Central High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Amherst Central High School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Amherst, NY.
School address
District: Amherst Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360292000061 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Amherst Central High School held near 886 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 81.7 → 80.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 360292000061 · Amherst, NY High · MID · TRAD
865 enr · 10.7:1 · 34.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Windermere Blvd School (738 students)
Amherst Central High School held near 886 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 81.7 → 80.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Amherst Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Amherst Central High School
865 students
- Windermere Blv
Windermere Blvd School
738 students
- Smallwood Driv
Smallwood Drive School
708 students
- Amherst Middle
Amherst Middle School
646 students
What this shows Amherst Central High School reports 865 students on the CCD universe file.
How Amherst Central High School compares
Amherst Central 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▼ 40% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 865 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
865
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in New York - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$21,084
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 216 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 81 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 63.1%
African American 13.8%
Asian 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Amherst Central High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
District finance for Amherst Central School District reports $21,084 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Amherst Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windermere Blvd School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smallwood Drive School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amherst Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Amherst Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~865 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Amherst Central High School
How many students attend Amherst Central High School?
Amherst Central High School has 865 students enrolled. It is a high school in Amherst, NY. CCD year-over-year: 870 (2022-23) → 886 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amherst Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Amherst Central High School is 10.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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 Amherst Central High School?
34.0% of students at Amherst Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Amherst Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Amherst Central High School is White at 63.1% of enrollment, in Amherst, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Amherst Central High School?
Amherst Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Amherst Central High School rank among public schools in Amherst?
By Resource Investment Index, Amherst Central High School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Amherst, 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 Amherst on the city page.
What other schools are in Amherst Central School District?
Besides Amherst Central High School, Amherst Central School District also operates Windermere Blvd School (738 students), Smallwood Drive School (708 students), and Amherst Middle School (646 students). See the Amherst Central School District district page for the complete list.