Enrollment
1,176
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Auburn, NY
Auburn High School
Federal NCES profile for Auburn 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 360348000101
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Auburn High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #6 of 9
- public schools in Auburn · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 49.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Auburn High School has class sizes larger than 76% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Auburn High School ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Auburn, NY.
School address
District: Auburn City School District · New York
NCES ID 360348000101 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
87.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Auburn High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Auburn High School
Auburn High School is a large high school in Auburn, New York, enrolling 1,176 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.6% 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 1,176 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 229 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #158.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Two or More (12%) (diversity index 40/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 235 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Auburn City School District also operates Auburn Junior High School (560 students) and William H Seward Elementary School (491 students) alongside Auburn 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 Auburn High School compares
Auburn 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 | 13.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.6% | ▼ 12% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,176 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,176
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in New York - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.1%
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
$21,590
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 141 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.0 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 75.9%
Two or More 11.5%
African American 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Auburn High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Auburn City School District, which includes Auburn High School.
$21,590
Per student
-18%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.6%
State 53.6%
Federal 12.8%
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 Auburn High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Junior High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William H Seward Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Herman Avenue Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Casey Park Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Genesee Street Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Auburn High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~1,176 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Auburn High School
How many students attend Auburn High School?
Auburn High School has 1,176 students enrolled. It is a high school in Auburn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Auburn High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Auburn High School is 13.5:1, which is 14% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Auburn High School?
49.6% of students at Auburn High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Auburn High School?
The largest demographic group at Auburn High School is White at 75.9% of enrollment, in Auburn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Auburn High School?
Auburn 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 Auburn High School rank among public schools in Auburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Auburn High School ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Auburn, 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 Auburn on the city page.
Is Auburn High School a good school?
Auburn High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 Auburn City School District?
Besides Auburn High School, Auburn City School District also operates Auburn Junior High School (560 students), William H Seward Elementary School (491 students), and Herman Avenue Elementary School (399 students). See the Auburn City School District district page for the complete list.
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