- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360684000470
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 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 54/100 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
- 54
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Center Moriches High School held near 541 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.8 → 36.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 360684000470 · Center Moriches, NY High · MID · TRAD
511 enr · 13.4:1 · 24.3% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Clayton Huey Elementary School (586 students)
Center Moriches High School held near 541 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.8 → 36.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Center Moriches High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clayton Huey E
Clayton Huey Elementary School
586 students
- This school
Center Moriches High School
511 students
- Center Moriche
Center Moriches Middle School
297 students
What this shows Center Moriches High School reports 511 students on the CCD universe file.
How Center Moriches High School compares
Center Moriches 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 | 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 methodology
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
$31,460
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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
District finance for Center Moriches Union Free School District reports $31,460 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~511 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 556 (2022-23) → 541 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
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 54/100 (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 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.
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.