Enrollment
668
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Olean, NY
Olean Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Olean Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362172003082
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olean Senior High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of New York schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Olean · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 48.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Olean Senior High School has class sizes larger than 77% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olean Senior High School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Olean, NY.
School address
District: Olean City School District · New York
NCES ID 362172003082 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Olean Senior High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Olean Senior High School
Olean Senior High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Olean, New York, enrolling 668 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.7% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 668 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 619 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #230.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 167 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 166 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 668 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Olean City School District also operates Olean Intermediate-Middle School (534 students) and East View Elementary School (347 students) alongside Olean Senior 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 Olean Senior High School compares
Olean Senior 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.7% | ▼ 13% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 668 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
668
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in New York - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.7%
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
$21,742
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 167 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
106
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.9 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
White 77.1%
Two or More 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
African American 4.2%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.8, Olean Senior High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Olean City School District, which includes Olean Senior High School.
$21,742
Per student
-18%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.2%
State 55.3%
Federal 21.5%
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 Olean Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olean Intermediate-Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East View Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Washington West Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olean Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other 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 (~668 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Olean Senior High School
How many students attend Olean Senior High School?
Olean Senior High School has 668 students enrolled. It is a public school in Olean, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olean Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Olean Senior High School is 13.6:1, which is 15% 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 Olean Senior High School?
48.7% of students at Olean Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olean Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Olean Senior High School is White at 77.1% of enrollment, in Olean, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olean Senior High School?
Olean Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Olean Senior High School rank among schools in Olean?
By Resource Investment Index, Olean Senior High School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Olean, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Olean on the city page.
Is Olean Senior High School a good school?
Olean Senior High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of New York schools. 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 Olean City School District?
Besides Olean Senior High School, Olean City School District also operates Olean Intermediate-Middle School (534 students), East View Elementary School (347 students), and Washington West Elementary School (284 students). See the Olean City School District district page for the complete list.
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