Enrollment
511
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Center Moriches, NY
Center Moriches High School
Federal NCES profile for Center Moriches High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360684000470
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Center Moriches High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Center Moriches · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Center Moriches High School has class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Center Moriches High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Center Moriches, NY.
School address
District: Center Moriches Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 360684000470 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Center Moriches High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Center Moriches High School
Center Moriches High School is a mid-sized high school in Center Moriches, New York, enrolling 511 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 511 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 789 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #109.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 49/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 170 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Center Moriches Union Free School District also operates Clayton Huey Elementary School (586 students) and Center Moriches Middle School (297 students) alongside Center Moriches 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 Center Moriches High School compares
Center Moriches 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 57% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 511 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
511
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.3%
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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 75% in New York - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.6%
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
$29,262
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 170 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 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 66.9%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%
African American 3.5%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: White at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, Center Moriches High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Center Moriches Union Free School District, which includes Center Moriches High School.
$29,262
Per student
+11%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+76%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.4%
State 37.2%
Federal 8.4%
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 Center Moriches High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Huey Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Center Moriches Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Center Moriches High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high 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 (~511 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Center Moriches High School
How many students attend Center Moriches High School?
Center Moriches High School has 511 students enrolled. It is a high school in Center Moriches, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center Moriches High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Center Moriches High School is 13.4:1, which is 14% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Center Moriches High School?
24.3% of students at Center Moriches High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Center Moriches High School?
The largest demographic group at Center Moriches High School is White at 66.9% of enrollment, in Center Moriches, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Center Moriches High School?
Center Moriches High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 Center Moriches High School rank among public schools in Center Moriches?
By Resource Investment Index, Center Moriches High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Center Moriches, 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 Center Moriches on the city page.
Is Center Moriches High School a good school?
Center Moriches High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of 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 Center Moriches Union Free School District?
Besides Center Moriches High School, Center Moriches Union Free School District also operates Clayton Huey Elementary School (586 students) and Center Moriches Middle School (297 students). See the Center Moriches Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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