Enrollment
1,553
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Selden, NY
Newfield High School
Federal NCES profile for Newfield High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 361920001742
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newfield High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Selden · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 32.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Newfield High School has class sizes larger than 76% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newfield High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Selden, NY.
School address
District: Middle Country Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361920001742 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
115.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newfield High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newfield High School
Newfield High School is a large high school in Selden, New York, enrolling 1,553 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,553 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 153 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #122, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 33 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 259 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Middle Country Central School District also operates Centereach High School (1,467 students) and Selden Middle School (1,080 students) alongside Newfield 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 Newfield High School compares
Newfield 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 | 13.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.8% | ▼ 42% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,553 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,553
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in New York - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.7%
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
$26,762
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
123
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 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 44.6%
Hispanic or Latino 33.0%
Asian 9.9%
African American 9.3%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Newfield High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 33
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Middle Country Central School District, which includes Newfield High School.
$26,762
Per student
+1%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+61%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.3%
State 47.9%
Federal 3.8%
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 Newfield High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centereach High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Selden Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dawnwood Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Lane Memorial Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Unity Drive Kindergarten-Pre K Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newfield High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,467
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,080
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~1,553 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Newfield High School
How many students attend Newfield High School?
Newfield High School has 1,553 students enrolled. It is a high school in Selden, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newfield High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newfield High School is 13.5:1, which is 14% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newfield High School?
32.8% of students at Newfield High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newfield High School?
The largest demographic group at Newfield High School is White at 44.6% of enrollment, in Selden, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newfield High School?
Newfield High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Newfield High School rank among public schools in Selden?
By Resource Investment Index, Newfield High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Selden, 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 Selden on the city page.
Is Newfield High School a good school?
Newfield High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York. 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 Middle Country Central School District?
Besides Newfield High School, Middle Country Central School District also operates Centereach High School (1,467 students), Selden Middle School (1,080 students), and Dawnwood Middle School (967 students). See the Middle Country Central School District district page for the complete list.
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