- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362088002959
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 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 41/100 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
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Niskayuna High School held near 1,363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 101.2 → 101.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 362088002959 · Schenectady, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,379 enr · 13.7:1 · 23.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Iroquois Middle School (614 students)
Niskayuna High School held near 1,363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 101.2 → 101.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Niskayuna High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Niskayuna High School
1,379 students
- Iroquois Middl
Iroquois Middle School
614 students
- Van Antwerp Mi 442
Van Antwerp Middle School
442 students
- Hillside Schoo 383
Hillside School
383 students
- Craig Elementa 377
Craig Elementary School
377 students
- Birchwood Elem 376
Birchwood Elementary School
376 students
What this shows Niskayuna High School reports 1,379 students on the CCD universe file.
How Niskayuna High School compares
Niskayuna 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 | 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 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
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
$18,884
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
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.
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
District finance for Niskayuna Central School District reports $18,884 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,379 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,375 (2022-23) → 1,363 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
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 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 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.
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.