- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · North Tonawanda, NY
North Tonawanda High School
Federal NCES profile for North Tonawanda High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362124003013
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Tonawanda High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in North Tonawanda · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 44.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North Tonawanda High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Tonawanda High School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in North Tonawanda, NY.
School address
District: North Tonawanda City School District · New York
NCES ID 362124003013 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
North Tonawanda High School held near 973 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 85.7 → 86.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 362124003013 · North Tonawanda, NY High · MID · TRAD
961 enr · 11.3:1 · 44.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: North Tonawanda Intermediate School (725 students)
North Tonawanda High School held near 973 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 85.7 → 86.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
North Tonawanda High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
North Tonawanda High School
961 students
- North Tonawand
North Tonawanda Intermediate School
725 students
- North Tonawand
North Tonawanda Middle School
495 students
- Ohio Elementar 367
Ohio Elementary School
367 students
- Spruce School 336
Spruce School
336 students
- Drake School 242
Drake School
242 students
What this shows North Tonawanda High School reports 961 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Tonawanda High School compares
North Tonawanda 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.0% | ▼ 22% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 961 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
961
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in New York - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.2%
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
$20,691
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 192 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
141
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 2.8%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 85.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.1, North Tonawanda High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for North Tonawanda City School District reports $20,691 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Tonawanda High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Tonawanda Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Tonawanda Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ohio Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spruce School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Drake School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Tonawanda High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~961 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Tonawanda High School
How many students attend North Tonawanda High School?
North Tonawanda High School has 961 students enrolled. It is a high school in North Tonawanda, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,001 (2022-23) → 973 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Tonawanda High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Tonawanda High School is 11.3:1, which is 4% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Tonawanda High School?
44.0% of students at North Tonawanda 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 Tonawanda High School?
The largest demographic group at North Tonawanda High School is White at 85.0% of enrollment, in North Tonawanda, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Tonawanda High School?
North Tonawanda High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 North Tonawanda High School rank among public schools in North Tonawanda?
By Resource Investment Index, North Tonawanda High School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in North Tonawanda, 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 Tonawanda on the city page.
What other schools are in North Tonawanda City School District?
Besides North Tonawanda High School, North Tonawanda City School District also operates North Tonawanda Intermediate School (725 students), North Tonawanda Middle School (495 students), and Ohio Elementary School (367 students). See the North Tonawanda City School District district page for the complete list.