Enrollment
1,749
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 361629001436
👥 S:T ratio 52
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 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 35/100 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
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
145.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kingston High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kingston High School
Kingston High School is a high-poverty, large high school in Kingston, New York, enrolling 1,749 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 above the state's typical profile, with 81.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,749 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 110 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #66.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 65/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 437 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 526 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,749 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Kingston City School District also operates J Watson Bailey Middle School (936 students) and M Clifford Miller Middle School (826 students) alongside Kingston 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 Kingston High School compares
Kingston 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$28,674
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kingston City School District, which includes Kingston High School.
$28,674
Per student
+9%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+73%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.1%
State 39.6%
Federal 8.4%
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 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
- 936
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
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 (~1,749 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 35/100 (typical 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 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.
Is Kingston High School a good school?
Kingston High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York. 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 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.
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