- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Amsterdam, NY
Amsterdam High School
Federal NCES profile for Amsterdam High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360297000068
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Amsterdam High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Amsterdam · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 64.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Amsterdam High School has class sizes larger than 89% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Amsterdam High School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Amsterdam, NY.
School address
District: Amsterdam City School District · New York
NCES ID 360297000068 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Amsterdam High School held near 1,200 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 77.8 → 83.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 360297000068 · Amsterdam, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,192 enr · 15.5:1 · 64.3% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy (772 students)
Amsterdam High School held near 1,200 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 77.8 → 83.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Amsterdam High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Amsterdam High School
1,192 students
- Wilbur H Lynch
Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy
772 students
- Raphael J Mcnu
Raphael J Mcnulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy
503 students
- William B Tecl 465
William B Tecler Arts in Education
465 students
- Marie Curie In 446
Marie Curie Institute of Engineering and Communication
446 students
- William H Bark 285
William H Barkley Microsociety
285 students
What this shows Amsterdam High School reports 1,192 students on the CCD universe file.
How Amsterdam High School compares
Amsterdam 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.3% | ▲ 14% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,192 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,192
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 89% in New York - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
61.6%
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
$20,102
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
Counselors4.2 FTE
Per 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
154
in-school suspensions + 217 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.4%
White 34.9%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 5.5%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Amsterdam High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
District finance for Amsterdam City School District reports $20,102 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Amsterdam High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Raphael J Mcnulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| William B Tecler Arts in Education | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marie Curie Institute of Engineering and Communication | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| William H Barkley Microsociety | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Amsterdam High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~1,192 students)
Frequently asked questions about Amsterdam High School
How many students attend Amsterdam High School?
Amsterdam High School has 1,192 students enrolled. It is a high school in Amsterdam, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,179 (2022-23) → 1,200 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amsterdam High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Amsterdam High School is 15.5:1, which is 31% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Amsterdam High School?
64.3% of students at Amsterdam High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Amsterdam High School?
The largest demographic group at Amsterdam High School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.4% of enrollment, in Amsterdam, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Amsterdam High School?
Amsterdam High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Amsterdam High School rank among public schools in Amsterdam?
By Resource Investment Index, Amsterdam High School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Amsterdam, 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 Amsterdam on the city page.
What other schools are in Amsterdam City School District?
Besides Amsterdam High School, Amsterdam City School District also operates Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy (772 students), Raphael J Mcnulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy (503 students), and William B Tecler Arts in Education (465 students). See the Amsterdam City School District district page for the complete list.