Enrollment
1,483
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 362859003864
Henninger High School — Syracuse, NY
Federal NCES profile for Henninger High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 42
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Syracuse City School District · New York
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
104.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Henninger High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Henninger High School reports 1,483 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 104.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 23% above the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 85.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 51% above the New York average and 64% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 247 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Syracuse City School District spends $29,153 per pupil district-wide, below the New York average of $29,727 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 11.5% from local sources (property taxes), 65.7% from the state, and 22.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Henninger High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 23% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.0% | ▲ 51% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,483 | top 97% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
85.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 51% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
— 23% above state mean
Top 85% in New York — lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$29,153
per pupil, district-wide
— below New York avg of $29,727
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 247 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 294 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,483 Top 97% in New York — larger than 3% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 104.0
Students per teacher 14.4:1 +23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 85.0% +51% vs state
NCES ID 362859003864
Student demographics
African American 49.4%
White 18.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Asian 10.5%
Two or More 8.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 49.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 6.0
Students per counselor 247:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 18
Out-of-school suspensions 294
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Syracuse City School District, which includes Henninger High School.
$29,153
Per student
-2%
vs New York
Avg $29,727
+50%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 11.5%
State 65.7%
Federal 22.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,350
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,126
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Enrollment
- 934
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
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Frequently asked questions about Henninger High School
How many students attend Henninger High School?
Henninger High School has 1,483 students enrolled. It is a high school in SYRACUSE, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henninger High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henninger High School is 14.4:1, which is 23% higher than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Henninger High School?
85.0% of students at Henninger High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henninger High School?
The largest demographic group at Henninger High School is African American at 49.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in SYRACUSE, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henninger High School?
Henninger High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.