- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 361440001192
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 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 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New York schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Highland · Resource Index
- 43
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Highland High School held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 36.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 361440001192 · Highland, NY High · MID · TRAD
513 enr · 13.5:1 · 36.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland Elementary School (665 students)
Highland High School held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 36.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Highland High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Highland Eleme
Highland Elementary School
665 students
- This school
Highland High School
513 students
- Highland Middl
Highland Middle School
348 students
What this shows Highland High School reports 513 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland High School compares
Highland 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 | 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 methodology
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
$29,912
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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
District finance for Highland Central School District reports $29,912 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~513 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 512 (2022-23) → 525 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
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 43/100 (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 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.
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.