- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cheektowaga, NY
Maryvale High School
Federal NCES profile for Maryvale High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 361860001678
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maryvale High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Cheektowaga · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 48.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Maryvale High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maryvale High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Cheektowaga, NY.
School address
NCES ID 361860001678 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Maryvale High School grew from 615 students in 2022-23 to 647 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 54.5 → 55.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 361860001678 · Cheektowaga, NY High · MID · TRAD
660 enr · 12.2:1 · 48.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Maryvale Primary School (568 students)
Maryvale High School grew from 615 students in 2022-23 to 647 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 54.5 → 55.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Maryvale High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Maryvale High School
660 students
- Maryvale Prima
Maryvale Primary School
568 students
- Maryvale Middl
Maryvale Middle School
518 students
- Maryvale Inter
Maryvale Intermediate School
490 students
What this shows Maryvale High School reports 660 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maryvale High School compares
Maryvale 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.5% | ▼ 14% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 660 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
660
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in New York - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.7%
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
$20,801
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 220 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
118
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.0%
Asian 12.6%
African American 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Maryvale High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District reports $20,801 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Maryvale High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryvale Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maryvale Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maryvale Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maryvale High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~660 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maryvale High School
How many students attend Maryvale High School?
Maryvale High School has 660 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cheektowaga, NY. CCD year-over-year: 615 (2022-23) → 647 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maryvale High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maryvale High School is 12.2:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maryvale High School?
48.5% of students at Maryvale High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maryvale High School?
The largest demographic group at Maryvale High School is White at 60.0% of enrollment, in Cheektowaga, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maryvale High School?
Maryvale High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Maryvale High School rank among high schools in Cheektowaga?
By Resource Investment Index, Maryvale High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Cheektowaga, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Cheektowaga on the city page.
What other schools are in Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District?
Besides Maryvale High School, Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District also operates Maryvale Primary School (568 students), Maryvale Middle School (518 students), and Maryvale Intermediate School (490 students). See the Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District district page for the complete list.