- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Buffalo, NY
Hutchinson Central Technical High School
Federal NCES profile for Hutchinson Central Technical High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360585000311
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hutchinson Central Technical High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #16 of 18
- high schools in Buffalo · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 78.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hutchinson Central Technical High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hutchinson Central Technical High School ranks #16 of 18 high schools in Buffalo, NY.
School address
District: Buffalo City School District · New York
NCES ID 360585000311 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Hutchinson Central Technical High School held near 1,162 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 93.5 → 90.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 360585000311 · Buffalo, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,140 enr · 12.3:1 · 78.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: City Honors School (1,088 students)
Hutchinson Central Technical High School held near 1,162 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 93.5 → 90.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Hutchinson Central Technical High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hutchinson Central Technical High School
1,140 students
- City Honors Sc
City Honors School
1,088 students
- International
International School
933 students
- Frederick Olms
Frederick Olmsted #156
928 students
- Mckinley Vocat
Mckinley Vocational High School
862 students
- South Park Hig
South Park High School
801 students
What this shows Hutchinson Central Technical High School reports 1,140 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hutchinson Central Technical High School compares
Hutchinson Central Technical 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.0% | ▲ 39% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,140 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,140
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in New York - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
80.0%
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
$29,407
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 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 115 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 33.4%
Asian 28.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
White 15.3%
Two or More 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 33.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.8, Hutchinson Central Technical High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Buffalo City School District reports $29,407 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hutchinson Central Technical High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Honors School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| International School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frederick Olmsted #156 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Vocational High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Park High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hutchinson Central Technical High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 862
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~1,140 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hutchinson Central Technical High School
How many students attend Hutchinson Central Technical High School?
Hutchinson Central Technical High School has 1,140 students enrolled. It is a high school in Buffalo, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,175 (2022-23) → 1,162 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hutchinson Central Technical High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hutchinson Central Technical High School is 12.3:1, which is 4% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hutchinson Central Technical High School?
78.0% of students at Hutchinson Central Technical High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hutchinson Central Technical High School?
The largest demographic group at Hutchinson Central Technical High School is African American at 33.4% of enrollment, in Buffalo, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hutchinson Central Technical High School?
Hutchinson Central Technical High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Hutchinson Central Technical High School rank among high schools in Buffalo?
By Resource Investment Index, Hutchinson Central Technical High School ranks #16 of 18 high schools in Buffalo, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Buffalo on the city page.
What other schools are in Buffalo City School District?
Besides Hutchinson Central Technical High School, Buffalo City School District also operates City Honors School (1,088 students), International School (933 students), and Frederick Olmsted #156 (928 students). See the Buffalo City School District district page for the complete list.