Enrollment
961
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362124003013
👥 S:T ratio 55
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 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 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in North Tonawanda · Resource Index
- 39
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
85.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Tonawanda High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Tonawanda High School
North Tonawanda High School is a large high school in North Tonawanda, New York, enrolling 961 students.
At 11.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 91% of state schools at 961 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 353 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #196.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 192 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding North Tonawanda City School District spends $20,704 per pupil, 22% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 222 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 961 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
North Tonawanda City School District also operates North Tonawanda Intermediate School (725 students) and North Tonawanda Middle School (495 students) alongside North Tonawanda 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 Tonawanda High School compares
North Tonawanda 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,704
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Tonawanda City School District, which includes North Tonawanda High School.
$20,704
Per student
-22%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.4%
State 57.1%
Federal 9.5%
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 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
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
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 (~961 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
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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.
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 39/100 (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 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.
Is North Tonawanda High School a good school?
North Tonawanda High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 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.
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