Enrollment
629
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Marlboro, NY
Marlboro Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Marlboro Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 361857001670
👥 S:T ratio 52
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marlboro Central High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Marlboro · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Marlboro Central High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marlboro Central High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Marlboro, NY.
School address
District: Marlboro Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361857001670 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marlboro Central High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marlboro Central High School
Marlboro Central High School is a mid-sized high school in Marlboro, New York, enrolling 629 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 below the state's typical profile, with 30.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 629 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 731 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #332.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 60/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 210 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 136 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 629 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Marlboro Central School District also operates Marlboro Elementary School (780 students) and Marlboro Middle School (440 students) alongside Marlboro Central 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 Marlboro Central High School compares
Marlboro Central 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 | 30.9% | ▼ 45% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 629 | top 23% | - | - |
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.
629
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
28.6%
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
$28,752
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 210 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
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 55.0%
Hispanic or Latino 29.3%
African American 10.8%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Marlboro Central High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marlboro Central School District, which includes Marlboro Central High School.
$28,752
Per student
+9%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+73%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.0%
State 33.9%
Federal 7.1%
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 Marlboro Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlboro Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marlboro Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marlboro Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~629 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Marlboro Central High School
How many students attend Marlboro Central High School?
Marlboro Central High School has 629 students enrolled. It is a high school in Marlboro, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marlboro Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marlboro Central 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 Marlboro Central High School?
30.9% of students at Marlboro Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marlboro Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Marlboro Central High School is White at 55.0% of enrollment, in Marlboro, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marlboro Central High School?
Marlboro Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Marlboro Central High School rank among public schools in Marlboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Marlboro Central High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Marlboro, 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 Marlboro on the city page.
Is Marlboro Central High School a good school?
Marlboro Central High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 Marlboro Central School District?
Besides Marlboro Central High School, Marlboro Central School District also operates Marlboro Elementary School (780 students) and Marlboro Middle School (440 students). See the Marlboro Central School District district page for the complete list.
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