- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Huntington, NY
Huntington High School
Federal NCES profile for Huntington 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 361509001263
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Huntington High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Huntington · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 52.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Huntington High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Huntington High School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Huntington, NY.
School address
District: Huntington Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361509001263 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Huntington High School held near 1,422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 120.3 → 120.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 361509001263 · Huntington, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,363 enr · 11.4:1 · 52.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: J Taylor Finley Middle School (579 students)
Huntington High School held near 1,422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 120.3 → 120.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Huntington High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Huntington High School
1,363 students
- J Taylor Finle
J Taylor Finley Middle School
579 students
- Jack Abrams St 438
Jack Abrams Stem Magnet School
438 students
- Woodhull Inter 435
Woodhull Intermediate School
435 students
- Washington Sch 335
Washington School
335 students
- Jefferson Scho 297
Jefferson School
297 students
What this shows Huntington High School reports 1,363 students on the CCD universe file.
How Huntington High School compares
Huntington 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.3% | ▼ 7% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,363 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,363
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in New York - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.3%
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
$34,053
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 195 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
115
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.3%
White 28.9%
African American 7.0%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Huntington High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 29
District finance for Huntington Union Free School District reports $34,053 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Huntington High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Taylor Finley Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jack Abrams Stem Magnet School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodhull Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Huntington High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~1,363 students)
Frequently asked questions about Huntington High School
How many students attend Huntington High School?
Huntington High School has 1,363 students enrolled. It is a high school in Huntington, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,410 (2022-23) → 1,422 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Huntington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Huntington High School is 11.4:1, which is 3% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 27% 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 Huntington High School?
52.3% of students at Huntington High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Huntington High School?
The largest demographic group at Huntington High School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.3% of enrollment, in Huntington, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Huntington High School?
Huntington High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Huntington High School rank among public schools in Huntington?
By Resource Investment Index, Huntington High School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Huntington, 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 Huntington on the city page.
What other schools are in Huntington Union Free School District?
Besides Huntington High School, Huntington Union Free School District also operates J Taylor Finley Middle School (579 students), Jack Abrams Stem Magnet School (438 students), and Woodhull Intermediate School (435 students). See the Huntington Union Free School District district page for the complete list.