- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hamburg, NY
Hamburg High School
Federal NCES profile for Hamburg High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 361335001099
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamburg High School earns 44/100 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.
- #4 of 11
- public schools in Hamburg · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 16.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamburg High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamburg High School ranks #4 of 11 public schools in Hamburg, NY.
School address
District: Hamburg Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361335001099 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Hamburg High School held near 996 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 87.3 → 83.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 361335001099 · Hamburg, NY High · MID · TRAD
979 enr · 11.3:1 · 16.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamburg Middle School (741 students)
Hamburg High School held near 996 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 87.3 → 83.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Hamburg High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hamburg High School
979 students
- Hamburg Middle
Hamburg Middle School
741 students
- Union Pleasant
Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School
663 students
- Charlotte Aven 382
Charlotte Avenue Elementary School
382 students
- Armor Elementa 332
Armor Elementary School
332 students
- Boston Valley 212
Boston Valley Elementary School
212 students
What this shows Hamburg High School reports 979 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hamburg High School compares
Hamburg 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.3% | ▼ 71% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 979 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
979
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in New York - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.9%
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
$22,208
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 196 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.8, Hamburg High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
District finance for Hamburg Central School District reports $22,208 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hamburg High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charlotte Avenue Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Armor Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boston Valley Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hamburg High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~979 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hamburg High School
How many students attend Hamburg High School?
Hamburg High School has 979 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hamburg, NY. CCD year-over-year: 987 (2022-23) → 996 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamburg High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamburg High School is 11.3:1, which is 4% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 28% 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 Hamburg High School?
16.3% of students at Hamburg High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamburg High School?
The largest demographic group at Hamburg High School is White at 91.1% of enrollment, in Hamburg, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamburg High School?
Hamburg High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Hamburg High School rank among public schools in Hamburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamburg High School ranks #4 of 11 public schools in Hamburg, 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 Hamburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamburg Central School District?
Besides Hamburg High School, Hamburg Central School District also operates Hamburg Middle School (741 students), Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School (663 students), and Charlotte Avenue Elementary School (382 students). See the Hamburg Central School District district page for the complete list.