- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New Paltz, NY
New Paltz Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for New Paltz Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362046001891
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Paltz Senior High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in New Paltz · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 23.2%
- free-lunch eligible
New Paltz 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, New Paltz Senior High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in New Paltz, NY.
School address
District: New Paltz Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362046001891 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
New Paltz Senior High School held near 662 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 59.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 362046001891 · New Paltz, NY High · MID · TRAD
622 enr · 10.7:1 · 23.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: New Paltz Middle School (381 students)
New Paltz Senior High School held near 662 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 59.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
New Paltz Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
New Paltz Senior High School
622 students
- New Paltz Midd
New Paltz Middle School
381 students
- Lenape Element
Lenape Elementary School
368 students
- Duzine School
Duzine School
302 students
What this shows New Paltz Senior High School reports 622 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Paltz Senior High School compares
New Paltz Senior 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.2% | ▼ 59% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 622 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
622
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in New York - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.0%
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
$35,609
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 207 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Two or More 7.6%
African American 4.4%
Asian 2.8%
Largest group: White at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, New Paltz Senior High School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
District finance for New Paltz Central School District reports $35,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Paltz Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Paltz Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lenape Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Duzine School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Paltz Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- 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 (~622 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about New Paltz Senior High School
How many students attend New Paltz Senior High School?
New Paltz Senior High School has 622 students enrolled. It is a high school in New Paltz, NY. CCD year-over-year: 668 (2022-23) → 662 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Paltz Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Paltz Senior High School is 10.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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 New Paltz Senior High School?
23.2% of students at New Paltz 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 New Paltz Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at New Paltz Senior High School is White at 70.8% of enrollment, in New Paltz, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Paltz Senior High School?
New Paltz Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 New Paltz Senior High School rank among public schools in New Paltz?
By Resource Investment Index, New Paltz Senior High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in New Paltz, 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 New Paltz on the city page.
What other schools are in New Paltz Central School District?
Besides New Paltz Senior High School, New Paltz Central School District also operates New Paltz Middle School (381 students), Lenape Elementary School (368 students), and Duzine School (302 students). See the New Paltz Central School District district page for the complete list.