Enrollment
1,358
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hilton, NY
Hilton High School
Federal NCES profile for Hilton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 361446001198
👥 S:T ratio 53
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hilton High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Hilton · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 20.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hilton High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hilton High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Hilton, NY.
School address
District: Hilton Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361446001198 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
116.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hilton High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hilton High School
Hilton High School is a large high school in Hilton, New York, enrolling 1,358 students.
At 11.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.1% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the New York average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,358 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 183 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #143, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 226 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Hilton Central School District spends $19,276 per pupil, 27% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Hilton Central School District also operates Village Elementary School (972 students) and Northwood Elementary School (719 students) alongside Hilton 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 Hilton High School compares
Hilton 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.1% | ▼ 64% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,358 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,358
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in New York - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.1%
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
$19,276
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 226 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 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 86.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 2.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.7, Hilton High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hilton Central School District, which includes Hilton High School.
$19,276
Per student
-27%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.1%
State 46.9%
Federal 11.0%
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 Hilton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Merton Williams Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Quest Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hilton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 972
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~1,358 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hilton High School
How many students attend Hilton High School?
Hilton High School has 1,358 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hilton, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilton High School is 11.7:1, which is 1% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hilton High School?
20.1% of students at Hilton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hilton High School?
The largest demographic group at Hilton High School is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Hilton, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hilton High School?
Hilton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Hilton High School rank among public schools in Hilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Hilton High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Hilton, 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 Hilton on the city page.
Is Hilton High School a good school?
Hilton High School earns 46/100 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 Hilton Central School District?
Besides Hilton High School, Hilton Central School District also operates Village Elementary School (972 students), Northwood Elementary School (719 students), and Merton Williams Middle School (615 students). See the Hilton Central School District district page for the complete list.
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