- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Phoenix, NY
John C Birdlebough High School
Federal NCES profile for John C Birdlebough High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362292003219
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 91
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John C Birdlebough High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for New York
- 52.9%
- free-lunch eligible
John C Birdlebough High School has class sizes smaller than 70% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John C Birdlebough High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Phoenix, NY.
School address
District: Phoenix Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362292003219 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
John C Birdlebough High School held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.9 → 51.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 362292003219 · Phoenix, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
471 enr · 10:1 · 52.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Michael a Maroun Elementary School (610 students)
John C Birdlebough High School held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.9 → 51.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
John C Birdlebough High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Michael a Maro
Michael a Maroun Elementary School
610 students
- Emerson J Dill
Emerson J Dillon Middle School
509 students
- This school
John C Birdlebough High School
471 students
What this shows John C Birdlebough High School reports 471 students on the CCD universe file.
How John C Birdlebough High School compares
John C Birdlebough 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.9% | ▼ 6% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in New York - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.3%
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
$25,402
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 47 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
96
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.2%
Two or More 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.1, John C Birdlebough High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Phoenix Central School District reports $25,402 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John C Birdlebough High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael a Maroun Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emerson J Dillon Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John C Birdlebough High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~471 students)
Frequently asked questions about John C Birdlebough High School
How many students attend John C Birdlebough High School?
John C Birdlebough High School has 471 students enrolled. It is a high school in Phoenix, NY. CCD year-over-year: 473 (2022-23) → 489 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John C Birdlebough High School?
The student-teacher ratio at John C Birdlebough High School is 10:1, which is 15% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 36% 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 John C Birdlebough High School?
52.9% of students at John C Birdlebough High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John C Birdlebough High School?
The largest demographic group at John C Birdlebough High School is White at 94.2% of enrollment, in Phoenix, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John C Birdlebough High School?
John C Birdlebough High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 John C Birdlebough High School rank among public schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, John C Birdlebough High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Phoenix, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Phoenix Central School District?
Besides John C Birdlebough High School, Phoenix Central School District also operates Michael a Maroun Elementary School (610 students) and Emerson J Dillon Middle School (509 students). See the Phoenix Central School District district page for the complete list.