- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dobbs Ferry, NY
Dobbs Ferry High School
Federal NCES profile for Dobbs Ferry High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360912000702
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dobbs Ferry High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of New York schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Dobbs Ferry · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.6:1
- small classes for New York
- 21.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Dobbs Ferry High School has class sizes smaller than 76% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dobbs Ferry High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Dobbs Ferry, NY.
School address
District: Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 360912000702 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Dobbs Ferry High School held near 438 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.2 → 46.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 360912000702 · Dobbs Ferry, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
459 enr · 9.6:1 · 21.3% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Springhurst Elementary School (677 students)
Dobbs Ferry High School held near 438 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.2 → 46.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Dobbs Ferry High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Springhurst El
Springhurst Elementary School
677 students
- This school
Dobbs Ferry High School
459 students
- Dobbs Ferry Mi
Dobbs Ferry Middle School
345 students
What this shows Dobbs Ferry High School reports 459 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dobbs Ferry High School compares
Dobbs Ferry 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.3% | ▼ 62% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 459 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
459
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 24% in New York - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.6%
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
$32,741
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 153 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%
Asian 7.2%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 2.4%
Largest group: White at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Dobbs Ferry High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District reports $32,741 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dobbs Ferry High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springhurst Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dobbs Ferry Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dobbs Ferry High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~459 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dobbs Ferry High School
How many students attend Dobbs Ferry High School?
Dobbs Ferry High School has 459 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dobbs Ferry, NY. CCD year-over-year: 455 (2022-23) → 438 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dobbs Ferry High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dobbs Ferry High School is 9.6:1, which is 19% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 39% 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 Dobbs Ferry High School?
21.3% of students at Dobbs Ferry High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dobbs Ferry High School?
The largest demographic group at Dobbs Ferry High School is White at 61.7% of enrollment, in Dobbs Ferry, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dobbs Ferry High School?
Dobbs Ferry High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Dobbs Ferry High School rank among public schools in Dobbs Ferry?
By Resource Investment Index, Dobbs Ferry High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Dobbs Ferry, 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 Dobbs Ferry on the city page.
What other schools are in Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District?
Besides Dobbs Ferry High School, Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District also operates Springhurst Elementary School (677 students) and Dobbs Ferry Middle School (345 students). See the Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District district page for the complete list.