- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hyannis, MA
Barnstable High
Federal NCES profile for Barnstable High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250231000116
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barnstable High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. It is also one of the largest schools in Massachusetts.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Hyannis · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 1,652
- students enrolled
Barnstable High has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barnstable High ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Hyannis, MA.
School address
District: Barnstable · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250231000116 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Barnstable High held near 1,756 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 153.3 → 154.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 250231000116 · Hyannis, MA Other · MID · TRAD
1,652 enr · 10.8:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Barnstable United Elementary School (714 students)
Barnstable High held near 1,756 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 153.3 → 154.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Barnstable High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Barnstable High
1,652 students
- Barnstable Uni
Barnstable United Elementary School
714 students
- Barnstable Int 642
Barnstable Intermediate School
642 students
- West Villages 416
West Villages Elementary School
416 students
- Hyannis West E 309
Hyannis West Elementary
309 students
- Barnstable Com 293
Barnstable Community Innovation School
293 students
What this shows Barnstable High reports 1,652 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barnstable High compares
Barnstable High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 12% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,652 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,652
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 31% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
54.8%
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
$22,858
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 207 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 156 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.3%
Hispanic or Latino 32.9%
African American 10.9%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Barnstable High is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
District finance for Barnstable reports $22,858 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barnstable High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable United Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barnstable Intermediate School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Villages Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hyannis West Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barnstable Community Innovation School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barnstable High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Hyannis
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~1,652 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barnstable High
How many students attend Barnstable High?
Barnstable High has 1,652 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hyannis, MA. CCD year-over-year: 1,763 (2022-23) → 1,756 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barnstable High?
The student-teacher ratio at Barnstable High is 10.8:1, which is 12% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barnstable High?
The largest demographic group at Barnstable High is White at 48.3% of enrollment, in Hyannis, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barnstable High?
Barnstable High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Barnstable High rank among public schools in Hyannis?
By Resource Investment Index, Barnstable High ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Hyannis, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hyannis on the city page.
What other schools are in Barnstable?
Besides Barnstable High, Barnstable also operates Barnstable United Elementary School (714 students), Barnstable Intermediate School (642 students), and West Villages Elementary School (416 students). See the Barnstable district page for the complete list.