Enrollment
1,607
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · North Babylon, NY
North Babylon High School
Federal NCES profile for North Babylon High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362091004740
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Babylon High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in North Babylon · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- large classes for New York
- 40.3%
- free-lunch eligible
North Babylon High School has class sizes larger than 80% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Babylon High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in North Babylon, NY.
School address
District: North Babylon Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362091004740 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
115.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Babylon High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Babylon High School
North Babylon High School is a large high school in North Babylon, New York, enrolling 1,607 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14:1 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 40.3% 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 1,607 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 120 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #107, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (36%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 268 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 352 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,607 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
North Babylon Union Free School District also operates Robert Moses Middle School (1,022 students) and Parliament Place School (434 students) alongside North Babylon 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 North Babylon High School compares
North Babylon 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.3% | ▼ 28% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,607 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,607
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 80% in New York - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.0%
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
$25,452
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
166
in-school suspensions + 186 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.9 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
Hispanic or Latino 35.5%
White 28.4%
African American 25.6%
Asian 6.5%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, North Babylon High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Babylon Union Free School District, which includes North Babylon High School.
$25,452
Per student
-4%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+53%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.7%
State 45.0%
Federal 6.3%
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 North Babylon High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Moses Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parliament Place School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marion G Vedder Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William E Deluca Jr Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belmont Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Babylon High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,022
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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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 (~1,607 students)
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Frequently asked questions about North Babylon High School
How many students attend North Babylon High School?
North Babylon High School has 1,607 students enrolled. It is a high school in North Babylon, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Babylon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Babylon High School is 14:1, which is 19% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Babylon High School?
40.3% of students at North Babylon High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Babylon High School?
The largest demographic group at North Babylon High School is Hispanic or Latino at 35.5% of enrollment, in North Babylon, 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 North Babylon High School?
North Babylon High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 North Babylon High School rank among public schools in North Babylon?
By Resource Investment Index, North Babylon High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in North Babylon, 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 North Babylon on the city page.
Is North Babylon High School a good school?
North Babylon High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 North Babylon Union Free School District?
Besides North Babylon High School, North Babylon Union Free School District also operates Robert Moses Middle School (1,022 students), Parliament Place School (434 students), and Marion G Vedder Elementary School (409 students). See the North Babylon Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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