- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jamestown, NY
Jamestown High School
Federal NCES profile for Jamestown High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 361563001350
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 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
Jamestown High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #6 of 12
- public schools in Jamestown · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 79.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Jamestown High School has class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jamestown High School ranks #6 of 12 public schools in Jamestown, NY.
School address
District: Jamestown City School District · New York
NCES ID 361563001350 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Jamestown High School held near 1,354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 97.7 → 100.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+39 students YoY 361563001350 · Jamestown, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,292 enr · 13.3:1 · 79.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Milton J Fletcher Elementary School (509 students)
Jamestown High School held near 1,354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount). Teacher FTE added 97.7 → 100.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Jamestown High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Jamestown High School
1,292 students
- Milton J Fletc 509
Milton J Fletcher Elementary School
509 students
- George Washing 455
George Washington Middle School
455 students
- Thomas Jeffers 419
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
419 students
- Abraham Lincol 377
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
377 students
- Carlyle C Ring 373
Carlyle C Ring Elementary School
373 students
What this shows Jamestown High School reports 1,292 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jamestown High School compares
Jamestown 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.7% | ▲ 42% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,292 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,292
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in New York - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
68.4%
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
$19,952
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 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
175
in-school suspensions + 112 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.9%
Two or More 10.1%
African American 3.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Jamestown High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for Jamestown City School District reports $19,952 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jamestown High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton J Fletcher Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Washington Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carlyle C Ring Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jamestown High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~1,292 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jamestown High School
How many students attend Jamestown High School?
Jamestown High School has 1,292 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jamestown, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,315 (2022-23) → 1,354 (2023-24), nearly flat (+39).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jamestown High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jamestown High School is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jamestown High School?
79.7% of students at Jamestown High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jamestown High School?
The largest demographic group at Jamestown High School is White at 58.9% of enrollment, in Jamestown, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jamestown High School?
Jamestown High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Jamestown High School rank among public schools in Jamestown?
By Resource Investment Index, Jamestown High School ranks #6 of 12 public schools in Jamestown, 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 Jamestown on the city page.
What other schools are in Jamestown City School District?
Besides Jamestown High School, Jamestown City School District also operates Milton J Fletcher Elementary School (509 students), George Washington Middle School (455 students), and Thomas Jefferson Middle School (419 students). See the Jamestown City School District district page for the complete list.