- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dunkirk, NY
Dunkirk Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Dunkirk Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360942000719
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dunkirk Senior High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Dunkirk · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 67.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dunkirk Senior High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dunkirk Senior High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Dunkirk, NY.
School address
District: Dunkirk City School District · New York
NCES ID 360942000719 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Dunkirk Senior High School held near 896 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 83.3 → 87.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 360942000719 · Dunkirk, NY Other · MID · TRAD
882 enr · 10.6:1 · 67.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Dunkirk Intermediate School (575 students)
Dunkirk Senior High School held near 896 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 83.3 → 87.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Dunkirk Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dunkirk Senior High School
882 students
- Dunkirk Interm
Dunkirk Intermediate School
575 students
- School 3 157
School 3
157 students
- School 5 152
School 5
152 students
- School 7 134
School 7
134 students
What this shows Dunkirk Senior High School reports 882 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dunkirk Senior High School compares
Dunkirk Senior 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.0% | ▲ 19% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 882 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
882
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in New York - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.9%
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
$25,704
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.3%
White 33.6%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Dunkirk Senior High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
District finance for Dunkirk City School District reports $25,704 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dunkirk Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunkirk Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| School 3 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| School 5 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| School 7 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dunkirk Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 6.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide other 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 (~882 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dunkirk Senior High School
How many students attend Dunkirk Senior High School?
Dunkirk Senior High School has 882 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dunkirk, NY. CCD year-over-year: 882 (2022-23) → 896 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunkirk Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dunkirk Senior High School is 10.6:1, which is 10% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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 Dunkirk Senior High School?
67.0% of students at Dunkirk Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dunkirk Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Dunkirk Senior High School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.3% of enrollment, in Dunkirk, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dunkirk Senior High School?
Dunkirk Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Dunkirk Senior High School rank among public schools in Dunkirk?
By Resource Investment Index, Dunkirk Senior High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Dunkirk, 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 Dunkirk on the city page.
What other schools are in Dunkirk City School District?
Besides Dunkirk Senior High School, Dunkirk City School District also operates Dunkirk Intermediate School (575 students), School 3 (157 students), and School 5 (152 students). See the Dunkirk City School District district page for the complete list.