- Enrollment
- 936
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kingston, NY
Kingston High School
Federal NCES profile for Kingston High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 361629001436
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kingston High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Kingston · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 81.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Kingston High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kingston High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Kingston, NY.
School address
District: Kingston City School District · New York
NCES ID 361629001436 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Kingston High School held near 1,815 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 145.8 → 150.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-41 students YoY 361629001436 · Kingston, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,749 enr · 12.1:1 · 81.4% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: J Watson Bailey Middle School (936 students)
Kingston High School held near 1,815 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount). Teacher FTE added 145.8 → 150.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Kingston High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Kingston High School
1,749 students
- J Watson Baile
J Watson Bailey Middle School
936 students
- M Clifford Mil
M Clifford Miller Middle School
826 students
- George Washing 492
George Washington School
492 students
- Harry L Edson 397
Harry L Edson School
397 students
- Robert R Grave 325
Robert R Graves School
325 students
What this shows Kingston High School reports 1,749 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kingston High School compares
Kingston 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 | 12.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.4% | ▲ 45% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,749 | top 1% | - | - |
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.
1,749
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
12.1:1
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
35.6%
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
$31,082
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 437 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
325
in-school suspensions + 201 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 48.7%
Hispanic or Latino 30.9%
African American 9.3%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Kingston High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
District finance for Kingston City School District reports $31,082 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kingston High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Watson Bailey Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| M Clifford Miller Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George Washington School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harry L Edson School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert R Graves School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kingston High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~1,749 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kingston High School
How many students attend Kingston High School?
Kingston High School has 1,749 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kingston, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,856 (2022-23) → 1,815 (2023-24), nearly flat (-41).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kingston High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kingston 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 Kingston High School?
81.4% of students at Kingston High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kingston High School?
The largest demographic group at Kingston High School is White at 48.7% of enrollment, in Kingston, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kingston High School?
Kingston High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Kingston High School rank among public schools in Kingston?
By Resource Investment Index, Kingston High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Kingston, 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 Kingston on the city page.
What other schools are in Kingston City School District?
Besides Kingston High School, Kingston City School District also operates J Watson Bailey Middle School (936 students), M Clifford Miller Middle School (826 students), and George Washington School (492 students). See the Kingston City School District district page for the complete list.