- Enrollment
- 1,350
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Syracuse, NY
Henninger High School
Federal NCES profile for Henninger High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362859003864
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henninger High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #2 of 7
- high schools in Syracuse · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 85.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Henninger High School has class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henninger High School ranks #2 of 7 high schools in Syracuse, NY.
School address
District: Syracuse City School District · New York
NCES ID 362859003864 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Henninger High School held near 1,443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-56 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 104.8 → 112.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-56 students YoY 362859003864 · Syracuse, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,483 enr · 14.3:1 · 85.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Nottingham High School (1,350 students)
Henninger High School held near 1,443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-56 headcount). Teacher FTE added 104.8 → 112.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Henninger High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Henninger High School
1,483 students
- Nottingham Hig
Nottingham High School
1,350 students
- Corcoran High
Corcoran High School
1,338 students
- Public Service
Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler
1,126 students
- Huntington K-8
Huntington K-8 School
934 students
- Hurlbut W Smit
Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School
776 students
What this shows Henninger High School reports 1,483 students on the CCD universe file.
How Henninger High School compares
Henninger 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.0% | ▲ 51% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,483 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,483
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 82% in New York - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$26,097
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Henninger High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Syracuse City School District reports $26,097 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Henninger High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Corcoran High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Huntington K-8 School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henninger High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,126
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 934
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~1,483 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,499 (2022-23) → 1,443 (2023-24), nearly flat (-56).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henninger High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henninger High School is 14.3:1, which is 21% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Syracuse, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henninger High School?
Henninger High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Henninger High School rank among high schools in Syracuse?
By Resource Investment Index, Henninger High School ranks #2 of 7 high schools in Syracuse, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Syracuse on the city page.
What other schools are in Syracuse City School District?
Besides Henninger High School, Syracuse City School District also operates Nottingham High School (1,350 students), Corcoran High School (1,338 students), and Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler (1,126 students). See the Syracuse City School District district page for the complete list.