- Enrollment
- 1,433
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Canandaigua, NY
Canandaigua Academy
Federal NCES profile for Canandaigua Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360633000414
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canandaigua Academy earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Canandaigua · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- students per teacher
- 32.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Canandaigua Academy has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canandaigua Academy ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Canandaigua, NY.
School address
District: Canandaigua City School District · New York
NCES ID 360633000414 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Canandaigua Academy held near 1,035 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-47 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 99.7 → 96.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-47 students YoY 360633000414 · Canandaigua, NY High · MID · TRAD
998 enr · 10.1:1 · 32.1% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Canandaigua Primary-Elementary School (1,433 students)
Canandaigua Academy held near 1,035 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-47 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 99.7 → 96.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Canandaigua Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canandaigua Pr
Canandaigua Primary-Elementary School
1,433 students
- This school
Canandaigua Academy
998 students
- Canandaigua Mi
Canandaigua Middle School
687 students
What this shows Canandaigua Academy reports 998 students on the CCD universe file.
How Canandaigua Academy compares
Canandaigua Academy 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.1% | ▼ 43% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 998 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
998
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in New York - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$23,275
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 166 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
96
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 1.8%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.6, Canandaigua Academy is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
District finance for Canandaigua City School District reports $23,275 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Canandaigua Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canandaigua Primary-Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canandaigua Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canandaigua Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~998 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Canandaigua Academy
How many students attend Canandaigua Academy?
Canandaigua Academy has 998 students enrolled. It is a high school in Canandaigua, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,082 (2022-23) → 1,035 (2023-24), nearly flat (-47).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canandaigua Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Canandaigua Academy is 10.1:1, which is 14% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 36% 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 Canandaigua Academy?
32.1% of students at Canandaigua Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canandaigua Academy?
The largest demographic group at Canandaigua Academy is White at 86.5% of enrollment, in Canandaigua, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canandaigua Academy?
Canandaigua Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Canandaigua Academy rank among public schools in Canandaigua?
By Resource Investment Index, Canandaigua Academy ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Canandaigua, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Canandaigua City School District?
Besides Canandaigua Academy, Canandaigua City School District also operates Canandaigua Primary-Elementary School (1,433 students) and Canandaigua Middle School (687 students). See the Canandaigua City School District district page for the complete list.