Enrollment
339
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Clinton, NY
Clinton Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Clinton Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360777000557
👥 S:T ratio 58
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clinton Senior High School earns 49/100 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.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 22.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Clinton Senior High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton Senior High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Clinton, NY.
School address
District: Clinton Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360777000557 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clinton Senior High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clinton Senior High School
Clinton Senior High School is a mid-sized high school in Clinton, New York, enrolling 339 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.3% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 339 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 566 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #242.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
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.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Clinton Central School District spends $20,531 per pupil, 22% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Clinton Central School District also operates Clinton Elementary School (563 students) and Clinton Middle School (280 students) alongside Clinton Senior 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 Clinton Senior High School compares
Clinton Senior 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 | 22.3% | ▼ 60% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 339 | top 67% | - | - |
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.
339
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
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
27.1%
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
$20,531
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 170 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 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 92.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.6, Clinton Senior High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clinton Central School District, which includes Clinton Senior High School.
$20,531
Per student
-22%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.0%
State 43.8%
Federal 9.2%
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 Clinton Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clinton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clinton Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~339 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Clinton Senior High School
How many students attend Clinton Senior High School?
Clinton Senior High School has 339 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clinton, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clinton Senior 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 Clinton Senior High School?
22.3% of students at Clinton Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clinton Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Clinton Senior High School is White at 92.9% of enrollment, in Clinton, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clinton Senior High School?
Clinton Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Clinton Senior High School rank among public schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton Senior High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Clinton, 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 Clinton on the city page.
Is Clinton Senior High School a good school?
Clinton Senior High School earns 49/100 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 Clinton Central School District?
Besides Clinton Senior High School, Clinton Central School District also operates Clinton Elementary School (563 students) and Clinton Middle School (280 students). See the Clinton Central School District district page for the complete list.
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