Enrollment
1,350
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Syracuse, NY
Nottingham High School
Federal NCES profile for Nottingham High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362859003871
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 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
Nottingham High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #6 of 7
- high schools in Syracuse · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 79.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Nottingham High School has class sizes larger than 89% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nottingham High School ranks #6 of 7 high schools in Syracuse, NY.
School address
District: Syracuse City School District · New York
NCES ID 362859003871 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
87.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nottingham High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nottingham High School
Nottingham High School is a high-poverty, large high school in Syracuse, New York, enrolling 1,350 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.5:1 is larger than about 89% of New York schools and 31% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,350 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 216 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #93.
Its student body is led by African American (49%) and White (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 270 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 70.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Syracuse City School District also operates Henninger High School (1,483 students) and Corcoran High School (1,338 students) alongside Nottingham 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 Nottingham High School compares
Nottingham 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.2% | ▲ 41% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,350 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,350
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 89% in New York - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
70.3%
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
$23,831
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 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 174 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 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
African American 49.1%
White 20.8%
Asian 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, Nottingham High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Syracuse City School District, which includes Nottingham High School.
$23,831
Per student
-10%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.5%
State 65.7%
Federal 22.8%
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 Nottingham High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henninger High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Corcoran High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Huntington K-8 School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nottingham High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,483
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,126
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 934
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~1,350 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Nottingham High School
How many students attend Nottingham High School?
Nottingham High School has 1,350 students enrolled. It is a high school in Syracuse, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nottingham High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nottingham High School is 15.5:1, which is 31% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nottingham High School?
79.2% of students at Nottingham High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nottingham High School?
The largest demographic group at Nottingham High School is African American at 49.1% of enrollment, in Syracuse, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nottingham High School?
Nottingham High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Nottingham High School rank among high schools in Syracuse?
By Resource Investment Index, Nottingham High School ranks #6 of 7 high schools in Syracuse, 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 Syracuse on the city page.
Is Nottingham High School a good school?
Nottingham High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 Syracuse City School District?
Besides Nottingham High School, Syracuse City School District also operates Henninger High School (1,483 students), Corcoran High School (1,338 students), and Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler (1,126 students). See the Syracuse City School District district page for the complete list.
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