Enrollment
1,640
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362721003704
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 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 47/100 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
- 47
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
117.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Colonie Central High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Colonie Central High School
Colonie Central High School is a large high school in Albany, New York, enrolling 1,640 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,640 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 140 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #56.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Asian (13%) (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 273 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
South Colonie Central School District also operates Sand Creek Middle School (873 students) and Lisha Kill Middle School (640 students) alongside Colonie Central 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 Colonie Central High School compares
Colonie Central 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,398
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Colonie Central School District, which includes Colonie Central High School.
$21,398
Per student
-19%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.3%
State 27.8%
Federal 11.9%
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 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
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
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 (~1,640 students)
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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.
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 47/100 (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 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.
Is Colonie Central High School a good school?
Colonie Central High School earns 47/100 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. 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 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.
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