- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Binghamton, NY
Binghamton High School
Federal NCES profile for Binghamton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360487004380
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Binghamton High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Binghamton · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 68.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Binghamton High School has class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Binghamton High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Binghamton, NY.
School address
District: Binghamton City School District · New York
NCES ID 360487004380 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Binghamton High School held near 1,290 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-51 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 128.8 → 124.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-51 students YoY 360487004380 · Binghamton, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,262 enr · 9.9:1 · 68.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: West Middle School (542 students)
Binghamton High School held near 1,290 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-51 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 128.8 → 124.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Binghamton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Binghamton High School
1,262 students
- West Middle Sc
West Middle School
542 students
- East Middle Sc 465
East Middle School
465 students
- Benjamin Frank 403
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
403 students
- Macarthur Scho 399
Macarthur School
399 students
- Woodrow Wilson 355
Woodrow Wilson School
355 students
What this shows Binghamton High School reports 1,262 students on the CCD universe file.
How Binghamton High School compares
Binghamton 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.4% | ▲ 22% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,262 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,262
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 28% in New York - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
61.1%
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
$27,616
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 210 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
181
in-school suspensions + 163 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 22 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 37.8%
African American 31.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
Two or More 11.3%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 37.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, Binghamton High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Binghamton City School District reports $27,616 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Binghamton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Macarthur School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Binghamton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~1,262 students)
Frequently asked questions about Binghamton High School
How many students attend Binghamton High School?
Binghamton High School has 1,262 students enrolled. It is a high school in Binghamton, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,341 (2022-23) → 1,290 (2023-24), nearly flat (-51).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Binghamton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Binghamton High School is 9.9:1, which is 16% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 37% 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 Binghamton High School?
68.4% of students at Binghamton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Binghamton High School?
The largest demographic group at Binghamton High School is White at 37.8% of enrollment, in Binghamton, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Binghamton High School?
Binghamton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Binghamton High School rank among high schools in Binghamton?
By Resource Investment Index, Binghamton High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Binghamton, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Binghamton on the city page.
What other schools are in Binghamton City School District?
Besides Binghamton High School, Binghamton City School District also operates West Middle School (542 students), East Middle School (465 students), and Benjamin Franklin Elementary School (403 students). See the Binghamton City School District district page for the complete list.