- Enrollment
- 972
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 361446001198
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 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 42/100 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
- 42
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Hilton High School held near 1,382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 116.8 → 119.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 361446001198 · Hilton, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,358 enr · 11.7:1 · 20.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Village Elementary School (972 students)
Hilton High School held near 1,382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 116.8 → 119.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Hilton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hilton High School
1,358 students
- Village Elemen
Village Elementary School
972 students
- Northwood Elem
Northwood Elementary School
719 students
- Merton William
Merton Williams Middle School
615 students
- Quest Elementa 459
Quest Elementary School
459 students
What this shows Hilton High School reports 1,358 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hilton High School compares
Hilton 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 | 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 methodology
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
$20,994
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
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.
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
District finance for Hilton Central School District reports $20,994 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,358 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,366 (2022-23) → 1,382 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
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 42/100 (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 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.
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.