- Enrollment
- 3,550
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newburgh, NY
Gams High Tech Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Gams High Tech Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362070002905
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gams High Tech Magnet School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Newburgh · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 49.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Gams High Tech Magnet School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gams High Tech Magnet School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Newburgh, NY.
School address
District: Newburgh City School District · New York
NCES ID 362070002905 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Gams High Tech Magnet School held near 802 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 66.2 → 66.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 362070002905 · Newburgh, NY Other · MID · TRAD
788 enr · 11.9:1 · 49.4% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Newburgh Free Academy (3,550 students)
Gams High Tech Magnet School held near 802 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 66.2 → 66.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Gams High Tech Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newburgh Free
Newburgh Free Academy
3,550 students
- Meadow Hill Gl 982
Meadow Hill Global Explorations Magnet School
982 students
- Temple Hill Sc 890
Temple Hill School
890 students
- Heritage Middl 802
Heritage Middle School
802 students
- This school 788
Gams High Tech Magnet School
788 students
- South Middle S 782
South Middle School
782 students
What this shows Gams High Tech Magnet School reports 788 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gams High Tech Magnet School compares
Gams High Tech Magnet 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 | 11.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.4% | ▼ 12% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 788 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
788
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in New York - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.5%
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
$28,192
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 788 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.4%
African American 18.1%
White 6.0%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, Gams High Tech Magnet School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Newburgh City School District reports $28,192 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gams High Tech Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newburgh Free Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadow Hill Global Explorations Magnet School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Temple Hill School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gams High Tech Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 802
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~788 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gams High Tech Magnet School
How many students attend Gams High Tech Magnet School?
Gams High Tech Magnet School has 788 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newburgh, NY. CCD year-over-year: 807 (2022-23) → 802 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gams High Tech Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gams High Tech Magnet School is 11.9:1, which is 1% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gams High Tech Magnet School?
49.4% of students at Gams High Tech Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gams High Tech Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Gams High Tech Magnet School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.4% of enrollment, in Newburgh, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gams High Tech Magnet School?
Gams High Tech Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Gams High Tech Magnet School rank among schools in Newburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Gams High Tech Magnet School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Newburgh, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Newburgh on the city page.
What other schools are in Newburgh City School District?
Besides Gams High Tech Magnet School, Newburgh City School District also operates Newburgh Free Academy (3,550 students), Meadow Hill Global Explorations Magnet School (982 students), and Temple Hill School (890 students). See the Newburgh City School District district page for the complete list.