Enrollment
401
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Binghamton, NY
Chenango Forks High School
Federal NCES profile for Chenango Forks High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360726000513
👥 S:T ratio 58
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chenango Forks High School earns 40/100 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.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Binghamton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 34.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Chenango Forks High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chenango Forks High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Binghamton, NY.
School address
District: Chenango Forks Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360726000513 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chenango Forks High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chenango Forks High School
Chenango Forks High School is a mid-sized high school in Binghamton, New York, enrolling 401 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 401 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 866 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #183.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 15/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 160 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 107 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 401 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Chenango Forks Central School District also operates Chenango Forks Elementary School (605 students) and Chenango Forks Middle School (276 students) alongside Chenango Forks 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 Chenango Forks High School compares
Chenango Forks 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.2% | ▼ 39% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in New York - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.9%
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
$23,378
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 160 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
86
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 91.8%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.4, Chenango Forks High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chenango Forks Central School District, which includes Chenango Forks High School.
$23,378
Per student
-11%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.0%
State 58.0%
Federal 12.0%
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 Chenango Forks High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chenango Forks Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chenango Forks Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chenango Forks High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~401 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Chenango Forks High School
How many students attend Chenango Forks High School?
Chenango Forks High School has 401 students enrolled. It is a high school in Binghamton, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chenango Forks High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chenango Forks High School is 10.6:1, which is 10% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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 Chenango Forks High School?
34.2% of students at Chenango Forks High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chenango Forks High School?
The largest demographic group at Chenango Forks High School is White at 91.8% of enrollment, in Binghamton, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chenango Forks High School?
Chenango Forks High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Chenango Forks High School rank among high schools in Binghamton?
By Resource Investment Index, Chenango Forks High School ranks #1 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.
Is Chenango Forks High School a good school?
Chenango Forks High School earns 40/100 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 Chenango Forks Central School District?
Besides Chenango Forks High School, Chenango Forks Central School District also operates Chenango Forks Elementary School (605 students) and Chenango Forks Middle School (276 students). See the Chenango Forks Central School District district page for the complete list.
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