- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Albany, NY
Colonie Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Colonie Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362721003704
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colonie Central High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- large classes for New York
- 36.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Colonie Central High School has class sizes larger than 80% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colonie Central High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Albany, NY.
School address
District: South Colonie Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362721003704 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Colonie Central High School held near 1,561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 117.6 → 119.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 362721003704 · Albany, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,640 enr · 14:1 · 36.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Sand Creek Middle School (873 students)
Colonie Central High School held near 1,561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 117.6 → 119.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Colonie Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Colonie Central High School
1,640 students
- Sand Creek Mid
Sand Creek Middle School
873 students
- Lisha Kill Mid 640
Lisha Kill Middle School
640 students
- Veeder Element 503
Veeder Elementary School
503 students
- Roessleville S 368
Roessleville School
368 students
- Shaker Road El 354
Shaker Road Elementary School
354 students
What this shows Colonie Central High School reports 1,640 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colonie Central High School compares
Colonie Central 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.0% | ▼ 36% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,640 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,640
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 80% in New York - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.1%
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
$22,604
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.6%
Asian 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
African American 10.3%
Two or More 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Colonie Central High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Colonie Central School District reports $22,604 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colonie Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Creek Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lisha Kill Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Veeder Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roessleville School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shaker Road Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colonie Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~1,640 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colonie Central High School
How many students attend Colonie Central High School?
Colonie Central High School has 1,640 students enrolled. It is a high school in Albany, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,538 (2022-23) → 1,561 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colonie Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colonie Central High School is 14:1, which is 19% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Colonie Central High School?
36.0% of students at Colonie Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colonie Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Colonie Central High School is White at 57.6% of enrollment, in Albany, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colonie Central High School?
Colonie Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Colonie Central High School rank among high schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, Colonie Central High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Albany, 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 Albany on the city page.
What other schools are in South Colonie Central School District?
Besides Colonie Central High School, South Colonie Central School District also operates Sand Creek Middle School (873 students), Lisha Kill Middle School (640 students), and Veeder Elementary School (503 students). See the South Colonie Central School District district page for the complete list.