Enrollment
1,185
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · East Syracuse, NY
East Syracuse Minoa Central High School
Federal NCES profile for East Syracuse Minoa Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360999000772
👥 S:T ratio 51
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 88
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Syracuse Minoa Central High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in East Syracuse · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 56.1%
- free-lunch eligible
East Syracuse Minoa Central 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 Syracuse Minoa Central High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in East Syracuse, NY.
School address
District: East Syracuse Minoa Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360999000772 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
97.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Syracuse Minoa Central High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Syracuse Minoa Central High School
East Syracuse Minoa Central High School is a higher-need, large high school in East Syracuse, New York, enrolling 1,185 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.1% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,185 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 225 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #18, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and African American (10%) (diversity index 41/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 62 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 243 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,185 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
East Syracuse Minoa Central School District also operates Pine Grove Middle School (697 students) and East Syracuse Elementary School (361 students) alongside East Syracuse Minoa Central 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 Syracuse Minoa Central High School compares
East Syracuse Minoa Central 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.1% | ▼ 0% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,185 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,185
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in New York - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$23,977
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors19.0 FTE
Per 62 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
171
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.5 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
White 76.0%
African American 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Asian 4.7%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.6, East Syracuse Minoa Central High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Syracuse Minoa Central School District, which includes East Syracuse Minoa Central High School.
$23,977
Per student
-9%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.9%
State 39.8%
Federal 9.3%
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 Syracuse Minoa Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Grove Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Syracuse Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fremont Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodland Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Minoa Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Syracuse Minoa Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~1,185 students)
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Frequently asked questions about East Syracuse Minoa Central High School
How many students attend East Syracuse Minoa Central High School?
East Syracuse Minoa Central High School has 1,185 students enrolled. It is a high school in East Syracuse, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Syracuse Minoa Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Syracuse Minoa Central High School is 12.2:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Syracuse Minoa Central High School?
56.1% of students at East Syracuse Minoa Central 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 Syracuse Minoa Central High School?
The largest demographic group at East Syracuse Minoa Central High School is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in East Syracuse, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Syracuse Minoa Central High School?
East Syracuse Minoa Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Syracuse Minoa Central High School rank among public schools in East Syracuse?
By Resource Investment Index, East Syracuse Minoa Central High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in East Syracuse, 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 Syracuse on the city page.
Is East Syracuse Minoa Central High School a good school?
East Syracuse Minoa Central High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York. 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 Syracuse Minoa Central School District?
Besides East Syracuse Minoa Central High School, East Syracuse Minoa Central School District also operates Pine Grove Middle School (697 students), East Syracuse Elementary School (361 students), and Fremont Elementary School (324 students). See the East Syracuse Minoa Central School District district page for the complete list.
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