- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360647000428
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 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 66/100 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
- 66
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
H C Williams Senior High School held near 340 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 38.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 360647000428 · Canton, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
332 enr · 10.7:1 · 43.4% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: F S Banford Elementary School (408 students)
H C Williams Senior High School held near 340 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 38.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
H C Williams Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- F S Banford El
F S Banford Elementary School
408 students
- This school
H C Williams Senior High School
332 students
- J M Mckenney M
J M Mckenney Middle School
301 students
What this shows H C Williams Senior High School reports 332 students on the CCD universe file.
How H C Williams Senior High School compares
H C Williams 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$27,511
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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
District finance for Canton Central School District reports $27,511 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~332 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 340 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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 66/100 (higher 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 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.
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.