- Enrollment
- 1,337
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Commack, NY
Commack High School
Federal NCES profile for Commack High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360813000580
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Commack High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Commack · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 14.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Commack High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Commack High School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Commack, NY.
School address
District: Commack Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 360813000580 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Commack High School held near 1,815 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-46 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 147.4 → 143.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-46 students YoY 360813000580 · Commack, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,728 enr · 11.8:1 · 14.2% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Commack Middle School (1,337 students)
Commack High School held near 1,815 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-46 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 147.4 → 143.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Commack High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Commack High School
1,728 students
- Commack Middle
Commack Middle School
1,337 students
- Burr Intermedi 669
Burr Intermediate School
669 students
- Sawmill Interm 550
Sawmill Intermediate School
550 students
- North Ridge Sc 335
North Ridge School
335 students
- Wood Park Scho 280
Wood Park School
280 students
What this shows Commack High School reports 1,728 students on the CCD universe file.
How Commack High School compares
Commack 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.2% | ▼ 75% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,728 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,728
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in New York - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$33,341
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 173 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
83
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.1%
Asian 13.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Commack High School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for Commack Union Free School District reports $33,341 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Commack High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commack Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burr Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sawmill Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Ridge School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wood Park School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Commack High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~1,728 students)
Frequently asked questions about Commack High School
How many students attend Commack High School?
Commack High School has 1,728 students enrolled. It is a high school in Commack, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,861 (2022-23) → 1,815 (2023-24), nearly flat (-46).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Commack High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Commack High School is 11.8:1, which is 0% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Commack High School?
14.2% of students at Commack High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Commack High School?
The largest demographic group at Commack High School is White at 71.1% of enrollment, in Commack, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Commack High School?
Commack High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Commack High School rank among public schools in Commack?
By Resource Investment Index, Commack High School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Commack, 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 Commack on the city page.
What other schools are in Commack Union Free School District?
Besides Commack High School, Commack Union Free School District also operates Commack Middle School (1,337 students), Burr Intermediate School (669 students), and Sawmill Intermediate School (550 students). See the Commack Union Free School District district page for the complete list.