Enrollment
1,825
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 361434001185
👥 S:T ratio 49
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 55/100 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
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
143.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hicksville High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hicksville High School
Hicksville High School is a large high school in Hicksville, New York, enrolling 1,825 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,825 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 83 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #31.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and Asian (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 25 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 228 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 18 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Hicksville Union Free School District also operates Hicksville Middle School (1,215 students) and Lee Avenue School (436 students) alongside Hicksville High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hicksville High School compares
Hicksville High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$26,232
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hicksville Union Free School District, which includes Hicksville High School.
$26,232
Per student
-1%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+58%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.9%
State 21.0%
Federal 6.1%
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.
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
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,825 students)
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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.
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 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hicksville High School a good school?
Hicksville High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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