- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lockport, NY
Lockport High School
Federal NCES profile for Lockport 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 361767001586
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lockport 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 11
- public schools in Lockport · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 54.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lockport High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lockport High School ranks #6 of 11 public schools in Lockport, NY.
School address
District: Lockport City School District · New York
NCES ID 361767001586 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Lockport High School held near 1,353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 110.4 → 107.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 361767001586 · Lockport, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,377 enr · 12.5:1 · 54.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Aaron Mossell Junior High School (587 students)
Lockport High School held near 1,353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 110.4 → 107.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Lockport High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lockport High School
1,377 students
- Aaron Mossell
Aaron Mossell Junior High School
587 students
- Emmet Belknap
Emmet Belknap Intermediate School
571 students
- Charles a Upso 448
Charles a Upson Elementary School
448 students
- Roy Kelley Ele 392
Roy Kelley Elementary School
392 students
- George Southar 363
George Southard Elementary School
363 students
What this shows Lockport High School reports 1,377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lockport High School compares
Lockport 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 | 12.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.0% | ▼ 4% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,377 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,377
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in New York - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.3%
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
$24,860
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
Counselors6.8 FTE
Per 202 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
215
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
African American 10.7%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 67.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Lockport High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for Lockport City School District reports $24,860 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lockport High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Mossell Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Emmet Belknap Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charles a Upson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roy Kelley Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Southard Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lockport High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~1,377 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lockport High School
How many students attend Lockport High School?
Lockport High School has 1,377 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lockport, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,364 (2022-23) → 1,353 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lockport High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lockport High School is 12.5:1, which is 6% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lockport High School?
54.0% of students at Lockport High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lockport High School?
The largest demographic group at Lockport High School is White at 67.4% of enrollment, in Lockport, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lockport High School?
Lockport High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Lockport High School rank among public schools in Lockport?
By Resource Investment Index, Lockport High School ranks #6 of 11 public schools in Lockport, 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 Lockport on the city page.
What other schools are in Lockport City School District?
Besides Lockport High School, Lockport City School District also operates Aaron Mossell Junior High School (587 students), Emmet Belknap Intermediate School (571 students), and Charles a Upson Elementary School (448 students). See the Lockport City School District district page for the complete list.