Enrollment
332
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Canton, NY
H C Williams Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for H C Williams Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360647000428
👥 S:T ratio 57
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
H C Williams Senior High School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 43.4%
- free-lunch eligible
H C Williams 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, H C Williams Senior High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Canton, NY.
School address
District: Canton Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360647000428 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How H C Williams Senior High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at H C Williams Senior High School
H C Williams Senior High School is a mid-sized high school in Canton, New York, enrolling 332 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 332 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 829 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 111 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 73 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 332 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Canton Central School District also operates F S Banford Elementary School (408 students) and J M Mckenney Middle School (301 students) alongside H C Williams Senior 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 H C Williams Senior High School compares
H C Williams Senior 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.4% | ▼ 23% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 332 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
332
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in New York - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$25,535
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 111 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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 93.7%
Two or More 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 93.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.1, H C Williams Senior High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canton Central School District, which includes H C Williams Senior High School.
$25,535
Per student
-3%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+54%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.6%
State 58.0%
Federal 12.5%
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 H C Williams Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| F S Banford Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J M Mckenney Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to H C Williams Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~332 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about H C Williams Senior High School
How many students attend H C Williams Senior High School?
H C Williams Senior High School has 332 students enrolled. It is a high school in Canton, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at H C Williams Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at H C Williams Senior High School is 10.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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 H C Williams Senior High School?
43.4% of students at H C Williams 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 H C Williams Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at H C Williams Senior High School is White at 93.7% of enrollment, in Canton, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for H C Williams Senior High School?
H C Williams Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 H C Williams Senior High School rank among public schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, H C Williams Senior High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Canton, 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 Canton on the city page.
Is H C Williams Senior High School a good school?
H C Williams Senior High School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less 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 Canton Central School District?
Besides H C Williams Senior High School, Canton Central School District also operates F S Banford Elementary School (408 students) and J M Mckenney Middle School (301 students). See the Canton Central School District district page for the complete list.
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