Enrollment
1,069
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · East Hampton, NY
East Hampton High School
Federal NCES profile for East Hampton 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 360966000736
👥 S:T ratio 50
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Hampton High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in East Hampton · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 36.8%
- free-lunch eligible
East Hampton High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Hampton High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in East Hampton, NY.
School address
District: East Hampton Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 360966000736 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
85.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Hampton High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Hampton High School
East Hampton High School is a large high school in East Hampton, New York, enrolling 1,069 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.6:1 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 36.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,069 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 294 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #114.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and White (39%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 178 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding East Hampton Union Free School District spends $34,825 per pupil, 32% above the New York average, a better-resourced district than most.
East Hampton Union Free School District also operates John M Marshall Elementary School (517 students) and East Hampton Middle School (284 students) alongside East Hampton 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 East Hampton High School compares
East Hampton 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 | 12.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.8% | ▼ 35% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,069 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,069
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 67% in New York - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.6%
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
$34,825
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 178 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 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
Hispanic or Latino 55.6%
White 38.7%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, East Hampton High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Hampton Union Free School District, which includes East Hampton High School.
$34,825
Per student
+32%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+110%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 90.9%
State 5.0%
Federal 4.2%
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 East Hampton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John M Marshall Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Hampton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Hampton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 7.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~1,069 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about East Hampton High School
How many students attend East Hampton High School?
East Hampton High School has 1,069 students enrolled. It is a high school in East Hampton, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Hampton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Hampton High School is 12.6:1, which is 7% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Hampton High School?
36.8% of students at East Hampton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Hampton High School?
The largest demographic group at East Hampton High School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment, in East Hampton, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Hampton High School?
East Hampton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 East Hampton High School rank among public schools in East Hampton?
By Resource Investment Index, East Hampton High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in East Hampton, 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 East Hampton on the city page.
Is East Hampton High School a good school?
East Hampton High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 East Hampton Union Free School District?
Besides East Hampton High School, East Hampton Union Free School District also operates John M Marshall Elementary School (517 students) and East Hampton Middle School (284 students). See the East Hampton Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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