Enrollment
745
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Nanuet, NY
Nanuet Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Nanuet Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362019001854
👥 S:T ratio 56
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nanuet Senior High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Nanuet · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Nanuet Senior High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nanuet Senior High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Nanuet, NY.
School address
District: Nanuet Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362019001854 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nanuet Senior High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nanuet Senior High School
Nanuet Senior High School is a mid-sized high school in Nanuet, New York, enrolling 745 students.
At 11.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 745 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 577 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #223.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 186 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Nanuet Union Free School District also operates A Macarthur Barr Middle School (635 students) and George W Miller Elementary School (409 students) alongside Nanuet Senior 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 Nanuet Senior High School compares
Nanuet Senior 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 52% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 745 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
745
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in New York - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.6%
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
$30,378
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 186 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 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 38.0%
Hispanic or Latino 32.9%
Asian 14.9%
African American 10.1%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 38.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, Nanuet Senior High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nanuet Union Free School District, which includes Nanuet Senior High School.
$30,378
Per student
+15%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+83%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.4%
State 19.9%
Federal 6.7%
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 Nanuet Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Macarthur Barr Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George W Miller Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nanuet Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~745 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Nanuet Senior High School
How many students attend Nanuet Senior High School?
Nanuet Senior High School has 745 students enrolled. It is a high school in Nanuet, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nanuet Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nanuet Senior High School is 11.1:1, which is 6% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nanuet Senior High School?
26.7% of students at Nanuet Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nanuet Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Nanuet Senior High School is White at 38.0% of enrollment, in Nanuet, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nanuet Senior High School?
Nanuet Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Nanuet Senior High School rank among public schools in Nanuet?
By Resource Investment Index, Nanuet Senior High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Nanuet, 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 Nanuet on the city page.
Is Nanuet Senior High School a good school?
Nanuet Senior High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools. 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 Nanuet Union Free School District?
Besides Nanuet Senior High School, Nanuet Union Free School District also operates A Macarthur Barr Middle School (635 students), George W Miller Elementary School (409 students), and Highview Elementary School (314 students). See the Nanuet Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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