- Enrollment
- 1,225
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Middletown, NY
Middletown High School
Federal NCES profile for Middletown High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 361932001766
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middletown High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #2 of 10
- public schools in Middletown · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 66.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Middletown High School has class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middletown High School ranks #2 of 10 public schools in Middletown, NY.
School address
District: Middletown City School District · New York
NCES ID 361932001766 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Middletown High School held near 2,551 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 191.8 → 193.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 361932001766 · Middletown, NY High · LARGE · TRAD
2,495 enr · 13.1:1 · 66.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Presidential Park Elementary School (1,225 students)
Middletown High School held near 2,551 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 191.8 → 193.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Middletown High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Middletown High School
2,495 students
- Presidential P
Presidential Park Elementary School
1,225 students
- Maple Hill Ele
Maple Hill Elementary School
1,064 students
- Monhagen Middl 826
Monhagen Middle School
826 students
- Middletown Twi 820
Middletown Twin Towers Middle School
820 students
- William a Cart 746
William a Carter School
746 students
What this shows Middletown High School reports 2,495 students on the CCD universe file.
How Middletown High School compares
Middletown 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.6% | ▲ 19% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,495 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
2,495
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in New York - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.9%
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
$28,930
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
Counselors16.0 FTE
Per 156 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
129
in-school suspensions + 287 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.3%
African American 22.7%
White 9.2%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Middletown High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Middletown City School District reports $28,930 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Middletown High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presidential Park Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maple Hill Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monhagen Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Middletown Twin Towers Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William a Carter School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Middletown High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,064
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~2,495 students)
Frequently asked questions about Middletown High School
How many students attend Middletown High School?
Middletown High School has 2,495 students enrolled. It is a high school in Middletown, NY. CCD year-over-year: 2,523 (2022-23) → 2,551 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middletown High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Middletown High School is 13.1:1, which is 11% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Middletown High School?
66.6% of students at Middletown High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middletown High School?
The largest demographic group at Middletown High School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.3% of enrollment, in Middletown, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middletown High School?
Middletown High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Middletown High School rank among public schools in Middletown?
By Resource Investment Index, Middletown High School ranks #2 of 10 public schools in Middletown, 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 Middletown on the city page.
What other schools are in Middletown City School District?
Besides Middletown High School, Middletown City School District also operates Presidential Park Elementary School (1,225 students), Maple Hill Elementary School (1,064 students), and Monhagen Middle School (826 students). See the Middletown City School District district page for the complete list.