- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Grand Island, NY
Grand Island Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Grand Island Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360702000494
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grand Island Senior High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Grand Island · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- students per teacher
- 21.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Grand Island Senior High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Island Senior High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Grand Island, NY.
School address
District: Grand Island Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360702000494 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Grand Island Senior High School held near 883 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 84.8 → 79.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 360702000494 · Grand Island, NY High · MID · TRAD
868 enr · 10.3:1 · 21.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Veronica E Connor Middle School (614 students)
Grand Island Senior High School held near 883 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 84.8 → 79.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Grand Island Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Grand Island Senior High School
868 students
- Veronica E Con
Veronica E Connor Middle School
614 students
- Huth Road Scho
Huth Road School
473 students
- Charlotte Sidw
Charlotte Sidway School
454 students
- Kaegebein Scho
Kaegebein School
420 students
What this shows Grand Island Senior High School reports 868 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grand Island Senior High School compares
Grand Island Senior 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.0% | ▼ 63% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 868 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
868
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in New York - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$21,011
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
86
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 3.8%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.4, Grand Island Senior High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
District finance for Grand Island Central School District reports $21,011 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grand Island Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veronica E Connor Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Huth Road School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charlotte Sidway School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kaegebein School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grand Island Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~868 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grand Island Senior High School
How many students attend Grand Island Senior High School?
Grand Island Senior High School has 868 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grand Island, NY. CCD year-over-year: 868 (2022-23) → 883 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Island Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Island Senior High School is 10.3:1, which is 13% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 34% 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 Grand Island Senior High School?
21.0% of students at Grand Island Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grand Island Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Grand Island Senior High School is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in Grand Island, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grand Island Senior High School?
Grand Island Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Grand Island Senior High School rank among public schools in Grand Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Island Senior High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Grand Island, 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 Grand Island on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Island Central School District?
Besides Grand Island Senior High School, Grand Island Central School District also operates Veronica E Connor Middle School (614 students), Huth Road School (473 students), and Charlotte Sidway School (454 students). See the Grand Island Central School District district page for the complete list.