Enrollment
1,192
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360297000068
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 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 33/100 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
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
77.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Amsterdam High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Amsterdam High School
Amsterdam High School is a higher-need, large high school in Amsterdam, New York, enrolling 1,192 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.5:1 is larger than about 89% of New York schools and 31% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 64.3% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,192 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 253 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #146.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and White (35%) (diversity index 60/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 284 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 61.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Amsterdam City School District spends $19,560 per pupil, 26% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 25.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 371 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,192 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Amsterdam City School District also operates Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy (772 students) and Raphael J Mcnulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy (503 students) alongside Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam High School compares
Amsterdam 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,560
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Amsterdam City School District, which includes Amsterdam High School.
$19,560
Per student
-26%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.9%
State 53.8%
Federal 25.3%
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 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
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
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 (~1,192 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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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.
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 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Amsterdam High School a good school?
Amsterdam High School earns 33/100 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. 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 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.
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