- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cohoes, NY
Cohoes High School
Federal NCES profile for Cohoes High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360798000569
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cohoes High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Cohoes · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 61.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Cohoes High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cohoes High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Cohoes, NY.
School address
District: Cohoes City School District · New York
NCES ID 360798000569 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Cohoes High School grew from 554 students in 2022-23 to 592 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE held 49.1 → 49.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 360798000569 · Cohoes, NY High · MID · TRAD
607 enr · 12.4:1 · 61.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Cohoes Middle School (427 students)
Cohoes High School grew from 554 students in 2022-23 to 592 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE held 49.1 → 49.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Cohoes High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cohoes High School
607 students
- Cohoes Middle
Cohoes Middle School
427 students
- Harmony Hill S
Harmony Hill School
384 students
- Abram Lansing
Abram Lansing School
305 students
- Van Schaick Is 124
Van Schaick Island School
124 students
What this shows Cohoes High School reports 607 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cohoes High School compares
Cohoes High School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 12.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.7% | ▲ 10% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 607 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
607
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in New York - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.5%
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
$23,556
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 202 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 62.9%
African American 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Cohoes High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Cohoes City School District reports $23,556 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cohoes High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cohoes Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harmony Hill School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abram Lansing School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Van Schaick Island School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cohoes High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- 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 (~607 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cohoes High School
How many students attend Cohoes High School?
Cohoes High School has 607 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cohoes, NY. CCD year-over-year: 554 (2022-23) → 592 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cohoes High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cohoes High School is 12.4:1, which is 5% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cohoes High School?
61.7% of students at Cohoes High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cohoes High School?
The largest demographic group at Cohoes High School is White at 62.9% of enrollment, in Cohoes, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cohoes High School?
Cohoes High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Cohoes High School rank among public schools in Cohoes?
By Resource Investment Index, Cohoes High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Cohoes, 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 Cohoes on the city page.
What other schools are in Cohoes City School District?
Besides Cohoes High School, Cohoes City School District also operates Cohoes Middle School (427 students), Harmony Hill School (384 students), and Abram Lansing School (305 students). See the Cohoes City School District district page for the complete list.