Enrollment
1,160
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Rochester, NY
Irondequoit High School
Federal NCES profile for Irondequoit High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 361539001302
👥 S:T ratio 52
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Irondequoit High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 15
- high schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 31.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Irondequoit High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Irondequoit High School ranks #3 of 15 high schools in Rochester, NY.
School address
District: West Irondequoit Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361539001302 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
96.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Irondequoit High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Irondequoit High School
Irondequoit High School is a large high school in Rochester, New York, enrolling 1,160 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 31.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,160 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 259 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #163.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 52/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 145 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding West Irondequoit Central School District spends $20,532 per pupil, 22% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
West Irondequoit Central School District also operates Dake Junior High School (551 students) and Rogers Middle School (425 students) alongside Irondequoit 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 Irondequoit High School compares
Irondequoit 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 | 31.0% | ▼ 45% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,160 | top 6% | - | - |
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.
1,160
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
34.0%
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
$20,532
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 145 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 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 66.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
African American 10.3%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Irondequoit High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Irondequoit Central School District, which includes Irondequoit High School.
$20,532
Per student
-22%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.9%
State 41.1%
Federal 13.1%
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 Irondequoit High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dake Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rogers Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iroquois Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southlawn School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brookview School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Irondequoit High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 171
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- 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 (~1,160 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Irondequoit High School
How many students attend Irondequoit High School?
Irondequoit High School has 1,160 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rochester, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Irondequoit High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Irondequoit 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 Irondequoit High School?
31.0% of students at Irondequoit High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Irondequoit High School?
The largest demographic group at Irondequoit High School is White at 66.9% of enrollment, in Rochester, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Irondequoit High School?
Irondequoit High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Irondequoit High School rank among high schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, Irondequoit High School ranks #3 of 15 high schools in Rochester, 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 Rochester on the city page.
Is Irondequoit High School a good school?
Irondequoit High School earns 52/100 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 West Irondequoit Central School District?
Besides Irondequoit High School, West Irondequoit Central School District also operates Dake Junior High School (551 students), Rogers Middle School (425 students), and Iroquois Middle School (403 students). See the West Irondequoit Central School District district page for the complete list.
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