Enrollment
870
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Averill Park, NY
Averill Park High School
Federal NCES profile for Averill Park High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360001600111
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Averill Park High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Averill Park · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- large classes for New York
- 23.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Averill Park High School has class sizes larger than 80% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Averill Park High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Averill Park, NY.
School address
District: Averill Park Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360001600111 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Averill Park High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Averill Park High School
Averill Park High School is a large high school in Averill Park, New York, enrolling 870 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.0% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 870 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 444 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #254.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 15/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 174 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Averill Park Central School District also operates Algonquin Middle School (608 students) and Miller Hill School (377 students) alongside Averill Park 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 Averill Park High School compares
Averill Park 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.0% | ▼ 59% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 870 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
870
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.0%
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
14:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 80% in New York - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.0%
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
$22,142
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 174 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 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 91.9%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.3, Averill Park High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Averill Park Central School District, which includes Averill Park High School.
$22,142
Per student
-16%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.9%
State 41.5%
Federal 10.6%
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 Averill Park High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algonquin Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miller Hill School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Sand Lake Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poestenkill Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Averill Park High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~870 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Averill Park High School
How many students attend Averill Park High School?
Averill Park High School has 870 students enrolled. It is a high school in Averill Park, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Averill Park High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Averill Park High School is 14:1, which is 19% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Averill Park High School?
23.0% of students at Averill Park High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Averill Park High School?
The largest demographic group at Averill Park High School is White at 91.9% of enrollment, in Averill Park, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Averill Park High School?
Averill Park High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Averill Park High School rank among public schools in Averill Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Averill Park High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Averill Park, 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 Averill Park on the city page.
Is Averill Park High School a good school?
Averill Park High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 Averill Park Central School District?
Besides Averill Park High School, Averill Park Central School District also operates Algonquin Middle School (608 students), Miller Hill School (377 students), and West Sand Lake Elementary School (354 students). See the Averill Park Central School District district page for the complete list.
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