Enrollment
560
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cazenovia, NY
Cazenovia High School
Federal NCES profile for Cazenovia High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360678000466
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cazenovia High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Cazenovia · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 24.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Cazenovia High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cazenovia High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Cazenovia, NY.
School address
District: Cazenovia Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360678000466 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cazenovia High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cazenovia High School
Cazenovia High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Cazenovia, New York, enrolling 560 students.
At 11.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 560 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 746 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #453.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 280 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Cazenovia Central School District also operates Burton Street Elementary School (484 students) and Cazenovia Middle School (314 students) alongside Cazenovia 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 Cazenovia High School compares
Cazenovia 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.1% | ▼ 57% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 560 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
560
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in New York - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.5%
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
$21,502
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 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 94.8%
Two or More 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, Cazenovia High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cazenovia Central School District, which includes Cazenovia High School.
$21,502
Per student
-19%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.2%
State 35.6%
Federal 10.2%
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 Cazenovia High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burton Street Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cazenovia Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cazenovia High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other 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 (~560 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Cazenovia High School
How many students attend Cazenovia High School?
Cazenovia High School has 560 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cazenovia, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cazenovia High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cazenovia High School is 11.4:1, which is 3% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 27% 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 Cazenovia High School?
24.1% of students at Cazenovia High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cazenovia High School?
The largest demographic group at Cazenovia High School is White at 94.8% of enrollment, in Cazenovia, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cazenovia High School?
Cazenovia High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Cazenovia High School rank among public schools in Cazenovia?
By Resource Investment Index, Cazenovia High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Cazenovia, 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 Cazenovia on the city page.
Is Cazenovia High School a good school?
Cazenovia High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 Cazenovia Central School District?
Besides Cazenovia High School, Cazenovia Central School District also operates Burton Street Elementary School (484 students) and Cazenovia Middle School (314 students). See the Cazenovia Central School District district page for the complete list.
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