Enrollment
2,034
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Niagara Falls, NY
Niagara Falls High School
Federal NCES profile for Niagara Falls High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362082004834
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Niagara Falls High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #1 of 13
- public schools in Niagara Falls · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 69.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Niagara Falls High School has class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Niagara Falls High School ranks #1 of 13 public schools in Niagara Falls, NY.
School address
District: Niagara Falls City School District · New York
NCES ID 362082004834 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
134.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Niagara Falls High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Niagara Falls High School
Niagara Falls High School is a higher-need, large high school in Niagara Falls, New York, enrolling 2,034 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.2:1 is larger than about 88% of New York schools and 29% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,034 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 70 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #11.
Its student body is led by African American (35%) and White (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 170 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Its district draws 20.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 26 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Niagara Falls City School District also operates Harry F Abate Elementary School (650 students) and Lasalle Preparatory School (539 students) alongside Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls High School compares
Niagara Falls 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 29% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.7% | ▲ 24% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,034 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,034
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 88% in New York - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$21,378
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors12.0 FTE
Per 170 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 303 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 26 expulsions.
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
African American 35.3%
White 34.3%
Two or More 16.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: African American at 35.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, Niagara Falls High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Niagara Falls City School District, which includes Niagara Falls High School.
$21,378
Per student
-19%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.6%
State 65.5%
Federal 20.9%
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 Niagara Falls High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry F Abate Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lasalle Preparatory School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cataract Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hyde Park School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bloneva Bond Primary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Niagara Falls High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~2,034 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Niagara Falls High School
How many students attend Niagara Falls High School?
Niagara Falls High School has 2,034 students enrolled. It is a high school in Niagara Falls, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Niagara Falls High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Niagara Falls High School is 15.2:1, which is 29% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Niagara Falls High School?
69.7% of students at Niagara Falls High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Niagara Falls High School?
The largest demographic group at Niagara Falls High School is African American at 35.3% of enrollment, in Niagara Falls, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Niagara Falls High School?
Niagara Falls High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Niagara Falls High School rank among public schools in Niagara Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Niagara Falls High School ranks #1 of 13 public schools in Niagara Falls, 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 Niagara Falls on the city page.
Is Niagara Falls High School a good school?
Niagara Falls High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 Niagara Falls City School District?
Besides Niagara Falls High School, Niagara Falls City School District also operates Harry F Abate Elementary School (650 students), Lasalle Preparatory School (539 students), and Cataract Elementary School (496 students). See the Niagara Falls City School District district page for the complete list.
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