- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rochester, NY
Gates-Chili High School
Federal NCES profile for Gates-Chili High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 361188000950
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gates-Chili High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #6 of 15
- high schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 45.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Gates-Chili High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gates-Chili High School ranks #6 of 15 high schools in Rochester, NY.
School address
District: Gates Chili Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361188000950 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Gates-Chili High School held near 1,127 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 104.0 → 102.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 361188000950 · Rochester, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,134 enr · 10.9:1 · 45.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Gates-Chili Middle School (838 students)
Gates-Chili High School held near 1,127 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 104.0 → 102.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Gates-Chili High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gates-Chili High School
1,134 students
- Gates-Chili Mi
Gates-Chili Middle School
838 students
- Paul Road Scho 426
Paul Road School
426 students
- Walt Disney Sc 416
Walt Disney School
416 students
- Neil Armstrong 400
Neil Armstrong School
400 students
- Florence Brass 384
Florence Brasser School
384 students
What this shows Gates-Chili High School reports 1,134 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gates-Chili High School compares
Gates-Chili 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.9% | ▼ 18% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,134 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,134
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in New York - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.0%
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
$28,498
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.6%
African American 21.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 46.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, Gates-Chili High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for Gates Chili Central School District reports $28,498 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gates-Chili High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gates-Chili Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paul Road School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walt Disney School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Neil Armstrong School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Florence Brasser School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gates-Chili High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~1,134 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Gates-Chili High School
How many students attend Gates-Chili High School?
Gates-Chili High School has 1,134 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rochester, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,132 (2022-23) → 1,127 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gates-Chili High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gates-Chili High School is 10.9:1, which is 8% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 31% 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 Gates-Chili High School?
45.9% of students at Gates-Chili High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gates-Chili High School?
The largest demographic group at Gates-Chili High School is White at 46.6% of enrollment, in Rochester, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gates-Chili High School?
Gates-Chili High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Gates-Chili High School rank among high schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, Gates-Chili High School ranks #6 of 15 high schools in Rochester, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Rochester on the city page.
What other schools are in Gates Chili Central School District?
Besides Gates-Chili High School, Gates Chili Central School District also operates Gates-Chili Middle School (838 students), Paul Road School (426 students), and Walt Disney School (416 students). See the Gates Chili Central School District district page for the complete list.