- Enrollment
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hicksville, NY
Hicksville High School
Federal NCES profile for Hicksville 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 361434001185
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hicksville High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #6 of 9
- public schools in Hicksville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hicksville High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hicksville High School ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Hicksville, NY.
School address
District: Hicksville Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361434001185 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Hicksville High School held near 1,866 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 143.4 → 144.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 361434001185 · Hicksville, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,825 enr · 12.8:1 · 45.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Hicksville Middle School (1,215 students)
Hicksville High School held near 1,866 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 143.4 → 144.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Hicksville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hicksville High School
1,825 students
- Hicksville Mid
Hicksville Middle School
1,215 students
- Lee Avenue Sch 436
Lee Avenue School
436 students
- Old Country Ro 394
Old Country Road School
394 students
- East Street Sc 389
East Street School
389 students
- Woodland Avenu 277
Woodland Avenue School
277 students
What this shows Hicksville High School reports 1,825 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hicksville High School compares
Hicksville 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 | 12.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▼ 20% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,825 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,825
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in New York - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$27,601
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.1%
Asian 35.5%
White 16.7%
African American 2.5%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Hicksville High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
District finance for Hicksville Union Free School District reports $27,601 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hicksville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hicksville Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lee Avenue School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Old Country Road School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Street School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodland Avenue School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hicksville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~1,825 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hicksville High School
How many students attend Hicksville High School?
Hicksville High School has 1,825 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hicksville, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,852 (2022-23) → 1,866 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hicksville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hicksville High School is 12.8:1, which is 8% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hicksville High School?
45.2% of students at Hicksville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hicksville High School?
The largest demographic group at Hicksville High School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.1% of enrollment, in Hicksville, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hicksville High School?
Hicksville 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 Hicksville High School rank among public schools in Hicksville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hicksville High School ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Hicksville, 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 Hicksville on the city page.
What other schools are in Hicksville Union Free School District?
Besides Hicksville High School, Hicksville Union Free School District also operates Hicksville Middle School (1,215 students), Lee Avenue School (436 students), and Old Country Road School (394 students). See the Hicksville Union Free School District district page for the complete list.