- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 361857001670
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 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 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Marlboro · Resource Index
- 42
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Marlboro Central High School held near 629 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.9 → 55.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 361857001670 · Marlboro, NY High · MID · TRAD
629 enr · 12.1:1 · 30.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Marlboro Elementary School (780 students)
Marlboro Central High School held near 629 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.9 → 55.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Marlboro Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marlboro Eleme
Marlboro Elementary School
780 students
- This school
Marlboro Central High School
629 students
- Marlboro Middl
Marlboro Middle School
440 students
What this shows Marlboro Central High School reports 629 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marlboro Central High School compares
Marlboro Central 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 | 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 methodology
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
$29,746
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
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.
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
District finance for Marlboro Central School District reports $29,746 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~629 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 628 (2022-23) → 629 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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 42/100 (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 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.
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.