- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lackawanna, NY
Lackawanna High School
Federal NCES profile for Lackawanna 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 361644001452
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lackawanna High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Lackawanna · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 70.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lackawanna High School has class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lackawanna High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Lackawanna, NY.
School address
District: Lackawanna City School District · New York
NCES ID 361644001452 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+85 students YoY
Lackawanna High School grew from 560 students in 2022-23 to 645 in 2023-24 (+15.2%).
Teacher FTE added 52.9 → 59.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+85 students YoY 361644001452 · Lackawanna, NY High · MID · TRAD
670 enr · 12.9:1 · 70.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Martin Road Elementary School (573 students)
Lackawanna High School grew from 560 students in 2022-23 to 645 in 2023-24 (+15.2%). Teacher FTE added 52.9 → 59.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Lackawanna High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lackawanna High School
670 students
- Martin Road El
Martin Road Elementary School
573 students
- Lackawanna Mid
Lackawanna Middle School
444 students
- Truman Element
Truman Elementary School
404 students
What this shows Lackawanna High School reports 670 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lackawanna High School compares
Lackawanna High School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.5% | ▲ 25% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 670 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
670
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in New York - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.1%
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
$26,471
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.0%
African American 16.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Lackawanna High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Lackawanna City School District reports $26,471 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lackawanna High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Road Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lackawanna Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Truman Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lackawanna High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~670 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lackawanna High School
How many students attend Lackawanna High School?
Lackawanna High School has 670 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lackawanna, NY. CCD year-over-year: 560 (2022-23) → 645 (2023-24), up 85.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lackawanna High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lackawanna High School is 12.9:1, which is 9% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lackawanna High School?
70.5% of students at Lackawanna High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lackawanna High School?
The largest demographic group at Lackawanna High School is White at 61.0% of enrollment, in Lackawanna, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lackawanna High School?
Lackawanna 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 Lackawanna High School rank among public schools in Lackawanna?
By Resource Investment Index, Lackawanna High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Lackawanna, 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 Lackawanna on the city page.
What other schools are in Lackawanna City School District?
Besides Lackawanna High School, Lackawanna City School District also operates Martin Road Elementary School (573 students), Lackawanna Middle School (444 students), and Truman Elementary School (404 students). See the Lackawanna City School District district page for the complete list.