Enrollment
1,379
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Schenectady, NY
Niskayuna High School
Federal NCES profile for Niskayuna High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362088002959
👥 S:T ratio 45
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Niskayuna High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Schenectady · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- large classes for New York
- 23.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Niskayuna High School has class sizes larger than 78% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Niskayuna High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Schenectady, NY.
School address
District: Niskayuna Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362088002959 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
101.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Niskayuna High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Niskayuna High School
Niskayuna High School is a large high school in Schenectady, New York, enrolling 1,379 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.2% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the New York average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,379 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 191 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #153, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Asian (19%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 230 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Niskayuna Central School District spends $18,988 per pupil, 28% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Niskayuna Central School District also operates Iroquois Middle School (614 students) and Van Antwerp Middle School (442 students) alongside Niskayuna 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 Niskayuna High School compares
Niskayuna 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.2% | ▼ 59% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,379 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,379
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 78% in New York - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$18,988
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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
White 63.3%
Asian 18.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
African American 5.6%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Niskayuna High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Niskayuna Central School District, which includes Niskayuna High School.
$18,988
Per student
-28%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.4%
State 31.0%
Federal 8.5%
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 Niskayuna High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iroquois Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Van Antwerp Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillside School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Craig Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Birchwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Niskayuna High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~1,379 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Niskayuna High School
How many students attend Niskayuna High School?
Niskayuna High School has 1,379 students enrolled. It is a high school in Schenectady, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Niskayuna High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Niskayuna High School is 13.7:1, which is 16% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Niskayuna High School?
23.2% of students at Niskayuna High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Niskayuna High School?
The largest demographic group at Niskayuna High School is White at 63.3% of enrollment, in Schenectady, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Niskayuna High School?
Niskayuna High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Niskayuna High School rank among high schools in Schenectady?
By Resource Investment Index, Niskayuna High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Schenectady, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Schenectady on the city page.
Is Niskayuna High School a good school?
Niskayuna High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 Niskayuna Central School District?
Besides Niskayuna High School, Niskayuna Central School District also operates Iroquois Middle School (614 students), Van Antwerp Middle School (442 students), and Hillside School (383 students). See the Niskayuna Central School District district page for the complete list.
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