Enrollment
652
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hudson Falls, NY
Hudson Falls High School
Federal NCES profile for Hudson Falls High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 361497001254
👥 S:T ratio 52
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hudson Falls High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Hudson Falls · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 37.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hudson Falls High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hudson Falls High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Hudson Falls, NY.
School address
District: Hudson Falls Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361497001254 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hudson Falls High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hudson Falls High School
Hudson Falls High School is a mid-sized high school in Hudson Falls, New York, enrolling 652 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.1:1 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 37.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 652 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 686 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #441.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 217 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 61.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Hudson Falls Central School District spends $19,452 per pupil, 26% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 131 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 652 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Hudson Falls Central School District also operates Hudson Falls Middle School (472 students) and Hudson Falls Primary School (434 students) alongside Hudson Falls 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 Hudson Falls High School compares
Hudson Falls 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 | 12.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.2% | ▼ 34% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 652 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
652
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in New York - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
61.8%
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
$19,452
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.1 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 86.2%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.0, Hudson Falls High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hudson Falls Central School District, which includes Hudson Falls High School.
$19,452
Per student
-26%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 66.0%
Federal 9.6%
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 Hudson Falls High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Falls Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hudson Falls Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hudson Falls Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Margaret Murphy Kindergarten Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hudson Falls High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~652 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hudson Falls High School
How many students attend Hudson Falls High School?
Hudson Falls High School has 652 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hudson Falls, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hudson Falls High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hudson Falls High School is 12.1:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hudson Falls High School?
37.2% of students at Hudson Falls High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hudson Falls High School?
The largest demographic group at Hudson Falls High School is White at 86.2% of enrollment, in Hudson Falls, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hudson Falls High School?
Hudson Falls High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Hudson Falls High School rank among public schools in Hudson Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Hudson Falls High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Hudson Falls, 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 Hudson Falls on the city page.
Is Hudson Falls High School a good school?
Hudson Falls High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 Hudson Falls Central School District?
Besides Hudson Falls High School, Hudson Falls Central School District also operates Hudson Falls Middle School (472 students), Hudson Falls Primary School (434 students), and Hudson Falls Intermediate School (311 students). See the Hudson Falls Central School District district page for the complete list.
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