- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cortland, NY
Cortland High School
Federal NCES profile for Cortland High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360846000646
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cortland High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Cortland · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cortland High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cortland High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Cortland, NY.
School address
District: Cortland City School District · New York
NCES ID 360846000646 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Cortland High School held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 53.1 → 57.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 360846000646 · Cortland, NY High · MID · TRAD
582 enr · 11:1 · 41.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklyn S Barry Primary School (417 students)
Cortland High School held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.1 → 57.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Cortland High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cortland High School
582 students
- Franklyn S Bar
Franklyn S Barry Primary School
417 students
- Fe Smith Inter
Fe Smith Intermediate School
291 students
- Cortland Junio
Cortland Junior High School
274 students
- Randall Middle
Randall Middle School
272 students
What this shows Cortland High School reports 582 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cortland High School compares
Cortland 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▼ 25% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 582 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
582
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in New York - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.3%
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
$25,706
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 116 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.5%
Two or More 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Asian 2.2%
African American 2.1%
Largest group: White at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, Cortland High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
District finance for Cortland City School District reports $25,706 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cortland High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklyn S Barry Primary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fe Smith Intermediate School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cortland Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Randall Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cortland High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- 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 (~582 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cortland High School
How many students attend Cortland High School?
Cortland High School has 582 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cortland, NY. CCD year-over-year: 596 (2022-23) → 592 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cortland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cortland High School is 11:1, which is 7% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 30% 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 Cortland High School?
41.9% of students at Cortland High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cortland High School?
The largest demographic group at Cortland High School is White at 84.5% of enrollment, in Cortland, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cortland High School?
Cortland High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Cortland High School rank among public schools in Cortland?
By Resource Investment Index, Cortland High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Cortland, 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 Cortland on the city page.
What other schools are in Cortland City School District?
Besides Cortland High School, Cortland City School District also operates Franklyn S Barry Primary School (417 students), Fe Smith Intermediate School (291 students), and Cortland Junior High School (274 students). See the Cortland City School District district page for the complete list.