Enrollment
660
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 361860001678
👥 S:T ratio 51
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 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 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Cheektowaga · Resource Index
- 35
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Maryvale High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Maryvale High School
Maryvale High School is a mid-sized high school in Cheektowaga, New York, enrolling 660 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.5% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 660 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 630 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #234.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Asian (13%) (diversity index 60/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 220 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District spends $19,745 per pupil, 25% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 158 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 660 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District also operates Maryvale Primary School (568 students) and Maryvale Middle School (518 students) alongside Maryvale 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 Maryvale High School compares
Maryvale 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,745
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District, which includes Maryvale High School.
$19,745
Per student
-25%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.9%
State 44.6%
Federal 14.5%
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 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
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~660 students)
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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.
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 35/100 (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 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.
Is Maryvale High School a good school?
Maryvale High School earns 35/100 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 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.
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