Enrollment
602
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Geneva, NY
Geneva High School
Federal NCES profile for Geneva High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 361197000964
👥 S:T ratio 56
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Geneva High School earns 51/100 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.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Geneva · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 59.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Geneva High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Geneva High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Geneva, NY.
School address
District: Geneva City School District · New York
NCES ID 361197000964 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Geneva High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Geneva High School
Geneva High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Geneva, New York, enrolling 602 students.
At 11.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.4% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 602 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 651 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #174.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 22 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 151 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 213 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 602 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Geneva City School District also operates North Street Elementary School (498 students) and Geneva Middle School (442 students) alongside Geneva 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 Geneva High School compares
Geneva 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.4% | ▲ 6% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 602 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
602
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in New York - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.7%
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
$24,753
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 151 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 136 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
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 39.7%
Hispanic or Latino 34.1%
Two or More 12.6%
African American 12.3%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 39.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, Geneva High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Geneva City School District, which includes Geneva High School.
$24,753
Per student
-6%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.2%
State 52.0%
Federal 20.8%
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 Geneva High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Street Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Geneva Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Street Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Geneva High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 7.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~602 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Geneva High School
How many students attend Geneva High School?
Geneva High School has 602 students enrolled. It is a high school in Geneva, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Geneva High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Geneva High School is 11.1:1, which is 6% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 Geneva High School?
59.4% of students at Geneva High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Geneva High School?
The largest demographic group at Geneva High School is White at 39.7% of enrollment, in Geneva, 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 Geneva High School?
Geneva High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Geneva High School rank among public schools in Geneva?
By Resource Investment Index, Geneva High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Geneva, 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 Geneva on the city page.
Is Geneva High School a good school?
Geneva High School earns 51/100 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. 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 Geneva City School District?
Besides Geneva High School, Geneva City School District also operates North Street Elementary School (498 students), Geneva Middle School (442 students), and West Street Elementary School (421 students). See the Geneva City School District district page for the complete list.
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