- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Batavia, NY
Batavia High School
Federal NCES profile for Batavia High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360399000156
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Batavia High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Batavia · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 45.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Batavia High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Batavia High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Batavia, NY.
School address
District: Batavia City School District · New York
NCES ID 360399000156 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Batavia High School held near 672 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.6 → 61.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 360399000156 · Batavia, NY High · MID · TRAD
646 enr · 11.1:1 · 45.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Batavia Middle School (605 students)
Batavia High School held near 672 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.6 → 61.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Batavia High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Batavia High School
646 students
- Batavia Middle
Batavia Middle School
605 students
- John Kennedy S
John Kennedy School
499 students
- Jackson School
Jackson School
397 students
What this shows Batavia High School reports 646 students on the CCD universe file.
How Batavia High School compares
Batavia 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.4% | ▼ 19% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 646 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
646
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in New York - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.3%
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
$25,174
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 162 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.2%
African American 15.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Batavia High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for Batavia City School District reports $25,174 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Batavia High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batavia Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Kennedy School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Batavia High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~646 students)
Frequently asked questions about Batavia High School
How many students attend Batavia High School?
Batavia High School has 646 students enrolled. It is a high school in Batavia, NY. CCD year-over-year: 645 (2022-23) → 672 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Batavia High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Batavia High School is 11.1:1, which is 6% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Batavia High School?
45.4% of students at Batavia High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Batavia High School?
The largest demographic group at Batavia High School is White at 68.2% of enrollment, in Batavia, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Batavia High School?
Batavia High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Batavia High School rank among public schools in Batavia?
By Resource Investment Index, Batavia High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Batavia, 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 Batavia on the city page.
What other schools are in Batavia City School District?
Besides Batavia High School, Batavia City School District also operates Batavia Middle School (605 students), John Kennedy School (499 students), and Jackson School (397 students). See the Batavia City School District district page for the complete list.