Enrollment
513
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Highland, NY
Highland High School
Federal NCES profile for Highland High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 361440001192
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New York schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Highland · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 36.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland High School has class sizes larger than 76% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Highland, NY.
School address
District: Highland Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361440001192 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Highland High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Highland High School
Highland High School is a mid-sized high school in Highland, New York, enrolling 513 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.5:1 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 36.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 513 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 902 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #325.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 51/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 128 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Highland Central School District also operates Highland Elementary School (665 students) and Highland Middle School (348 students) alongside Highland 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 Highland High School compares
Highland 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 | 13.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▼ 36% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
513
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in New York - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.6%
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
$26,696
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 128 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 67.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
African American 9.0%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, Highland High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Highland Central School District, which includes Highland High School.
$26,696
Per student
+1%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+61%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.9%
State 34.5%
Federal 5.6%
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 Highland High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~513 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Highland High School
How many students attend Highland High School?
Highland High School has 513 students enrolled. It is a high school in Highland, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland High School is 13.5:1, which is 14% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland High School?
36.1% of students at Highland High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland High School?
The largest demographic group at Highland High School is White at 67.2% of enrollment, in Highland, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland High School?
Highland High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Highland High School rank among public schools in Highland?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Highland, 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 Highland on the city page.
Is Highland High School a good school?
Highland High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New York schools. 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 Highland Central School District?
Besides Highland High School, Highland Central School District also operates Highland Elementary School (665 students) and Highland Middle School (348 students). See the Highland Central School District district page for the complete list.
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